82 FR 20367 - Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 82 (May 1, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 82 (May 1, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-08755 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 82 (Monday, May 1, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 20367-20368] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-08755] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2017-0316] Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee teleconference meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference, to complete the discussions from its March 22-23, 2017, meetings on various issues related to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. The teleconference will be open to the public. DATES: The full Committee is scheduled to meet by teleconference on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that this teleconference may adjourn early if the Committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to obtain the needed information no later than 5 p.m. on May 10, 2017. The number of teleconference lines is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To physically join those participating from U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, it will be hosted in Room 6K15-15, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509 (https://www.uscg.mil/baseNCR/pages/visitor_trans.asp). Pre-registration Information: Foreign nationals participating physically at the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters will be required to pre-register no later than 5 p.m. on April 28, 2017, to be admitted to the meeting. U.S. citizen participating physically at the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters will be required to pre-register no later than 5 p.m. on May 10, 2017, to be admitted to the meeting. To pre-register, contact Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin at 202-372-1128 or [email protected] with MERPAC in the subject line and provide your name, company, and telephone number; if a foreign national, also provide your country of citizenship, and passport number and expiration date. All attendees will be required to provide a government-issued picture 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 teleconference, but if you want committee members to review your comment before the teleconference, please submit your comments no later than May 10, 2017. We are particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ``Agenda'' section below. You must include ``Department of Homeland Security'' and docket number USCG-2017-0316. Written comments may also be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If you encounter technical difficulties with comment submission, contact the individual in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You may review the 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 http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2017-0316 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 Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, telephone 202-372-1128, fax 202-372-8385 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 United States Code Appendix. The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee was established under authority of section 310 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, codified at Title 46, United States Code, section 8108, and chartered under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix). The Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the 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 shall also review and comment on proposed Coast Guard regulations and policies relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards; may be given special [[Page 20368]] assignments by the Secretary and may conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector and with State or local governments; and shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to the Secretary. Agenda The agenda for the May 16, 2017, full Committee teleconference meeting is as follows: (1) Introduction. (2) Designated Federal Officer announcements. (3) Roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum. (4) New Business. (a) New task statement, Military Education, Training and Assessment for STCW and National Mariner Endorsements; (b) New task statement, 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); (c) New task statement, Provide input to MARAD's working group that will examine and assess the size of the pool of U.S. mariners necessary to support the U.S. flag fleet in times of national emergency; and (d) New task statement, Communication between External Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program. (e) New task statement, Fundamental requirement for Officers to read and write in English. (5) Report summaries and recommendations 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 95, Recommendations Regarding Training Requirements for Officer Endorsements for Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels, except Assistance Towing and Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels, in Inland Service; (c) Task Statement 96, Review and comment on the course and program approval requirements including 46 CFR 10.402, 10.403, 10.407 and NVIC 03-14 guidelines for approval of training courses and programs; (d) Task Statement 97, Develop and recommend the specifications for a Designated Examiner, Qualified Assessor and Designated Medical Examiner online verification tool so that the public, mariners and shipping companies can verify the Designated Examiner, Qualified Assessor and Designated Medical Examiners for Coast Guard approval of individuals to perform the functions of those positions; (e) New task statement, Military Education, Training and Assessment for STCW and National Mariner Endorsements; (f) New task statement, 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); (g) New task statement, Provide input to MARAD's working group that will examine and assess the size of the pool of U.S. mariners necessary to support the U.S. flag fleet in times of national emergency; and (h) New task statement, Communication between External Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program. (6) Public comment period. (7) Discussion of working group recommendations. The Committee will review the information presented on each issue, deliberate on any recommendations presented by the working groups, and approve/formulate recommendations. The Committee will also close any completed tasks. Official action on these recommendations may be taken on this date. (8) Closing remarks. (9) Adjournment of meeting. A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/merpac no later than May 10, 2017. Alternatively, you may contact Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin 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 end following the last call for comments. Please contact Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin, listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, to register as a speaker. Please note that the teleconference may adjourn early if the work is completed. Dated: April 26, 2017. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. [FR Doc. 2017-08755 Filed 4-28-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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ACTION: please submit your comments no later
Beecham Clinical Laboratories). Committee teleconference meeting. than May 10, 2017. We are particularly
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, 3700 interested in comments on the issues in
Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. You must
95403, 800–255–2159. Personnel Advisory Committee will include ‘‘Department of Homeland
STERLING Reference Laboratories, 2617 meet via teleconference, to complete the Security’’ and docket number USCG–
East L Street, Tacoma, Washington discussions from its March 22–23, 2017, 2017–0316. Written comments may also
98421, 800–442–0438. meetings on various issues related to the be submitted using the Federal
US Army Forensic Toxicology Drug training and fitness of merchant marine eRulemaking Portal at http://
Testing Laboratory, 2490 Wilson St., personnel. The teleconference will be www.regulations.gov. If you encounter
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755– open to the public. technical difficulties with comment
5235, 301–677–7085, Testing for DATES: The full Committee is scheduled submission, contact the individual in
Department of Defense (DoD) to meet by teleconference on Tuesday, the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Employees Only. May 16, 2017, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. section of this document. Comments
*The Standards Council of Canada Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that received will be posted without
(SCC) voted to end its Laboratory this teleconference may adjourn early if alteration at http://regulations.gov,
Accreditation Program for Substance the Committee has completed its including any personal information
Abuse (LAPSA) effective May 12, 1998. business. provided. You may review the Privacy
Laboratories certified through that ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference, Act notice regarding the Federal Docket
program were accredited to conduct contact the individual listed in the FOR Management System in the March 24,
forensic urine drug testing as required FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to 2005, issue of the Federal Register (70
by U.S. Department of Transportation obtain the needed information no later FR 15086).
(DOT) regulations. As of that date, the than 5 p.m. on May 10, 2017. The Docket Search: For access to the
certification of those accredited number of teleconference lines is docket to read documents or comments
Canadian laboratories will continue limited and will be available on a first- related to this notice, go to http://
under DOT authority. The responsibility come, first-served basis. To physically www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
for conducting quarterly performance join those participating from U.S. Coast 0316 in the Search box, press Enter, and
testing plus periodic on-site inspections Guard Headquarters, it will be hosted in then click on the item you wish to view.
of those LAPSA-accredited laboratories Room 6K15–15, 2703 Martin Luther FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
was transferred to the U.S. HHS, with King Jr Ave SE., Washington, DC 20593– Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin,
the HHS’ NLCP contractor continuing to 7509 (https://www.uscg.mil/baseNCR/ Alternate Designated Federal Officer of
have an active role in the performance pages/visitor_trans.asp). the Merchant Marine Personnel
testing and laboratory inspection Pre-registration Information: Foreign Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin
processes. Other Canadian laboratories nationals participating physically at the Luther King Jr. Ave SE., Stop 7509,
wishing to be considered for the NLCP U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters will be Washington, DC 20593–7509, telephone
may apply directly to the NLCP required to pre-register no later than 5 202–372–1128, fax 202–372–8385 or
contractor just as U.S. laboratories do. p.m. on April 28, 2017, to be admitted james.l.fortin@uscg.mil.
Upon finding a Canadian laboratory to to the meeting. U.S. citizen participating SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
be qualified, HHS will recommend that physically at the U.S. Coast Guard this meeting is given under the Federal
DOT certify the laboratory (Federal Headquarters will be required to pre- Advisory Committee Act, 5 United
Register, July 16, 1996) as meeting the register no later than 5 p.m. on May 10, States Code Appendix.
minimum standards of the Mandatory 2017, to be admitted to the meeting. To The Merchant Marine Personnel
Guidelines published in the Federal pre-register, contact Lieutenant Junior Advisory Committee was established
Register on November 25, 2008 (73 FR Grade James Fortin at 202–372–1128 or under authority of section 310 of the
71858). After receiving DOT james.l.fortin@uscg.mil with MERPAC Howard Coble Coast Guard and
certification, the laboratory will be in the subject line and provide your Maritime Transportation Act of 2014,
included in the monthly list of HHS- name, company, and telephone number; codified at Title 46, United States Code,
certified laboratories and participate in if a foreign national, also provide your section 8108, and chartered under the
the NLCP certification maintenance country of citizenship, and passport provisions of the Federal Advisory
program. number and expiration date. All Committee Act (Title 5, United States
Charles LoDico, attendees will be required to provide a Code, Appendix). The Committee acts
Chemist. government-issued picture solely in an advisory capacity to the
identification card in order to gain Secretary of the Department of
[FR Doc. 2017–08712 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am]
admittance to the building. Homeland Security through the
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For information on facilities or Commandant of the Coast Guard on
services for individuals with disabilities matters relating to personnel in the
or to request special assistance at the United States merchant marine,
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND meeting, contact the Alternate including training, qualifications,
SECURITY Designated Federal Officer as soon as certification, documentation, and fitness
possible using the contact information standards and other matters as assigned
Coast Guard provided in the FOR FURTHER by the Commandant. The Committee
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INFORMATION CONTACT section of this shall also review and comment on
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0316] proposed Coast Guard regulations and
notice.
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Instructions: You are free to submit policies relating to personnel in the
Committee comments at any time, including orally United States merchant marine,
at the teleconference, but if you want including training, qualifications,
AGENCY:Coast Guard, Department of committee members to review your certification, documentation, and fitness
Homeland Security. comment before the teleconference, standards; may be given special
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assignments by the Secretary and may Examiner online verification tool so that DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, the public, mariners and shipping SECURITY
and fact finding in consultation with companies can verify the Designated
individuals and groups in the private Examiner, Qualified Assessor and Customs and Border Protection
sector and with State or local Designated Medical Examiners for Coast [1651–0003]
governments; and shall advise, consult Guard approval of individuals to
with, and make recommendations perform the functions of those positions; Agency Information Collection
reflecting its independent judgment to Activities: Transportation Entry and
(e) New task statement, Military
the Secretary. Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP
Education, Training and Assessment for
Agenda STCW and National Mariner Inspection and Permit
The agenda for the May 16, 2017, full Endorsements; AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
Committee teleconference meeting is as (f) New task statement, Review and Protection (CBP), Department of
follows: comment on the ‘‘Guidelines for Issuing Homeland Security.
(1) Introduction. Endorsements for Tankerman PIC ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for
(2) Designated Federal Officer Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing comments; Extension of an existing
announcements. Vessels’’ policy letter (CG–MMC Policy collection of information.
(3) Roll call of Committee members Letter No. 01–17);
and determination of a quorum. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland
(4) New Business. (g) New task statement, Provide input Security, U.S. Customs and Border
(a) New task statement, Military to MARAD’s working group that will Protection will be submitting the
Education, Training and Assessment for examine and assess the size of the pool following information collection request
STCW and National Mariner of U.S. mariners necessary to support to the Office of Management and Budget
Endorsements; the U.S. flag fleet in times of national (OMB) for review and approval in
(b) New task statement, Review and emergency; and accordance with the Paperwork
comment on the ‘‘Guidelines for Issuing (h) New task statement, Reduction Act of 1995. The information
Endorsements for Tankerman PIC Communication between External collection is published in the Federal
Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Stakeholders and the Mariner Register to obtain comments from the
Vessels’’ policy letter (CG–MMC Policy Credentialing Program. public and affected agencies.
Letter No. 01–17); DATES: Comments are encouraged and
(c) New task statement, Provide input (6) Public comment period.
will be accepted (no later than May 31,
to MARAD’s working group that will (7) Discussion of working group 2017 to be assured of consideration).
examine and assess the size of the pool recommendations. The Committee will ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
of U.S. mariners necessary to support review the information presented on invited to submit written comments on
the U.S. flag fleet in times of national each issue, deliberate on any this proposed information collection to
emergency; and recommendations presented by the the Office of Information and Regulatory
(d) New task statement, working groups, and approve/formulate Affairs, Office of Management and
Communication between External recommendations. The Committee will Budget. Comments should be addressed
Stakeholders and the Mariner also close any completed tasks. Official to the OMB Desk Officer for Customs
Credentialing Program. action on these recommendations may and Border Protection, Department of
(e) New task statement, Fundamental be taken on this date. Homeland Security, and sent via
requirement for Officers to read and
(8) Closing remarks. electronic mail to oira_submission@
write in English.
(9) Adjournment of meeting. omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806.
(5) Report summaries and
recommendations from the following FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
A copy of all meeting documentation Requests for additional information
working groups: will be available at https://
(a) Task Statement 87, Review of should be directed to the CBP
homeport.uscg.mil/merpac no later than Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, U.S.
policy documents providing guidance May 10, 2017. Alternatively, you may
on the implementation of the December Customs and Border Protection, Office
contact Lieutenant Junior Grade James of Trade, Regulations and Rulings,
24, 2013 International Convention on Fortin as noted in the FOR FURTHER
Standards of Training, Certification and Economic Impact Analysis Branch, 90 K
INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC
Watchkeeping for Seafarers rulemaking;
(b) Task Statement 95, Public comments will be limited to 20229–1177, or via email CBP_PRA@
Recommendations Regarding Training three minutes per speaker. Please note cbp.dhs.gov. Please note that the contact
Requirements for Officer Endorsements that the public comment periods will information provided here is solely for
for Master or Mate (Pilot) of Towing end following the last call for questions regarding this notice.
Vessels, except Assistance Towing and comments. Please contact Lieutenant Individuals seeking information about
Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Junior Grade James Fortin, listed in the other CBP programs should contact the
Vessels, in Inland Service; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CBP National Customer Service Center
(c) Task Statement 96, Review and section, to register as a speaker. Please at 877–227–5511, (TTY) 1–800–877–
comment on the course and program note that the teleconference may 8339, or CBP Web site at https://
approval requirements including 46 adjourn early if the work is completed. www.cbp.gov/.
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CFR 10.402, 10.403, 10.407 and NVIC SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP
Dated: April 26, 2017.
03–14 guidelines for approval of invites the general public and other
J.G. Lantz, Federal agencies to comment on the
training courses and programs;
(d) Task Statement 97, Develop and Director of Commercial Regulations and proposed and/or continuing information
recommend the specifications for a Standards. collections pursuant to the Paperwork
Designated Examiner, Qualified [FR Doc. 2017–08755 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am] Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
Assessor and Designated Medical BILLING CODE 9110–04–P et seq.). This proposed information
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| Action | Notice of Federal Advisory Committee teleconference meeting. | |
| Dates | The full Committee is scheduled to meet by teleconference on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that this teleconference may adjourn early if the Committee has completed its business. | |
| Contact | Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin, 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 202-372-1128, fax 202-372-8385 or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 20367 |
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