82_FR_50049 82 FR 49842 - Towing Safety Advisory Committee; December 2017 Meeting

82 FR 49842 - Towing Safety Advisory Committee; December 2017 Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 207 (October 27, 2017)

Page Range49842-49843
FR Document2017-23382

The Towing Safety Advisory Committee and its Subcommittees will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana to review and discuss recommendations from its Subcommittees and to receive briefs on items listed in the agenda under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All meetings will be open to the public.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 207 (Friday, October 27, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 207 (Friday, October 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49842-49843]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23382]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-1059]


Towing Safety Advisory Committee; December 2017 Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee and its Subcommittees 
will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana to review and discuss 
recommendations from its Subcommittees and to receive briefs on items 
listed in the agenda under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All meetings will 
be open to the public.

DATES: 
    Meetings. The Subcommittees of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee 
will

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meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to conduct 
working group sessions. The full Committee will meet on Wednesday, 
December 6, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These meetings may end early if 
the Committee has completed its business, or the meetings may be 
extended based on the number of public comments.
    Comments and supporting documentation. Submit your comments no 
later than November 21, 2017.

ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held at the Omni Riverfront Hotel, 701 
Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130; https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new-orleans-riverfront.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact 
the individuals listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
as soon as possible.
    Written comments must be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If you encounter technical 
difficulties with comment submission, contact the individuals listed in 
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below.
    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 November 21, 2017. 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-
2016-1059. Comments received will be posted without alteration at 
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. You may review the Privacy Act and Security Notice for the 
Federal Docket Management System at https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Docket Search: For access to the docket or to read documents or 
comments related to this notice, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
insert USCG-2016-1059 in the Search box, press Enter, and then click on 
the item you wish to view.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Jose Perez, Designated 
Federal Officer of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee, Commandant 
(CG-OES-2), U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., 
Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-372-1410, fax 202-
372-8382 or email jose.a.perez3@uscg.mil, or Mr. Kenneth Doyle, 
telephone 202-372-1363 or email kenneth.j.doyle@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 United States Code 
Appendix. The Towing Safety Advisory Committee provides advice and 
recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security on matters 
relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and 
towing safety.

Agenda of Meetings

    On December 5 and 6, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Towing Safety 
Advisory Committee and its subcommittees will meet to review, discuss, 
deliberate, and formulate recommendations, as appropriate, on the 
following:

(1) Current Subcommittees

a. Articulated Tug and Barge Operations and Manning (Task 15-02)
b. Subchapter M Implementation (Task 16-01)
c. Inland Firefighting (Task 16-02)
d. Towing Liquefied Natural Gas Barges (Task 16-03)
e. Regulatory Reform (Task 17-01)

(2) Proposed New Subcommittee and Task

a. Load Line Exemption for River Barges on Lakes Erie and Ontario (Task 
17-02)

    A copy of all meeting documentation, including any draft final 
reports, will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/ports-and-waterways/safety-advisory-committees/tsac/meetings-minutes no later 
than November 28, 2017. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Kenneth 
Doyle as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.
    Public comments or questions will be taken throughout the meeting 
as the committee discusses the issues and prior to deliberations and 
voting. There will also be a public comment period at the end of the 
meeting. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. 
Please note that the public comment period may end before the period 
allotted, following the last call for comments. Contact the individual 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above to register 
as a speaker.

    Dated: 23 October 2017.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2017-23382 Filed 10-26-17; 8:45 am]
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Summaries of meetings and a roster of Purpose: The NCVHS virtual meeting Committee members are available on the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND of the Population Health Subcommittee NCVHS Web site: http:// HUMAN SERVICES will convene to discuss: (1) Follow up www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/, where further work on the NCVHS September 11–12, information including an agenda and National Committee on Vital and Health 2017 Next Generation Vital Statistics instructions to access the broadcast of Statistics: Teleconference Hearing, including the draft hearing the meeting will be posted. report and follow up analyses being Dated: October 23, 2017. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory conducted on the Committee’s behalf, Laina Bush, Committee Act, the Department of and; (2) topics and projects to be Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and considered for the 2018 workplan. Evaluation, Office of the Assistant Secretary announces the following Subcommittee The NCVHS virtual meeting of the meetings of the National Committee on for Planning and Evaluation. Privacy, Confidentiality and Security [FR Doc. 2017–23358 Filed 10–26–17; 8:45 am] Vital and Health Statistics to be held Subcommittee will convene to discuss a virtually. draft environmental scan report of the BILLING CODE 4151–05–P Name: National Committee on Vital health information privacy and security and Health Statistics (NCVHS), Virtual landscape in the U.S. that extends Meetings of the Subcommittee. beyond HIPAA. This will include DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Dates and Times: formal presentations from invited SECURITY NCVHS Population Health experts to further inform the draft Subcommittee; Tuesday, November Coast Guard environmental scan research being 28, 2017: 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ET conducted on the Committee’s behalf. [Docket No. USCG–2016–1059] NCVHS Privacy, Confidentiality, and The agenda also will include discussion Security Subcommittee; Tuesday, of privacy-related topics under Towing Safety Advisory Committee; November 28, 2017: 1:30 p.m.—5:30 consideration for the 2018 workplan. December 2017 Meeting p.m. ET The NCVHS virtual meeting of the AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department NCVHS Standards Subcommittee; Standards Subcommittee will convene of Homeland Security. Wednesday, November 29, 2017: 1:00 to consider the Subcommittee’s ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory p.m.—5:00 p.m. ET workplan and high level milestones for Committee meeting. Place: WebEx/teleconference—To three possible projects in 2018: (1) A participate in the virtual meeting, please Chief Information Officer (CIO) Forum; SUMMARY: The Towing Safety Advisory use the following URL http:// (2) the challenge of patient Committee and its Subcommittees will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana to asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/ that points to the identification and matching for NCVHS homepage. Further information healthcare providers and patients; and review and discuss recommendations and meeting agendas will be available (3) potential guidance pertaining to the from its Subcommittees and to receive on the NCVHS Web site including prior authorization transaction. In briefs on items listed in the agenda instructions for accessing the live addition, CMS will provide a briefing to under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. All meeting broadcast. the Subcommittee on the New Medicare meetings will be open to the public. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 207 / Friday, October 27, 2017 / Notices 49843 meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Mr. Kenneth Doyle, telephone 202–372– INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to conduct 1363 or email kenneth.j.doyle@uscg.mil. working group sessions. The full SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Sunshine Act Meetings Committee will meet on Wednesday, this meeting is in compliance with the December 6, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. TIME AND DATE: November 6, 2017, 1:30 Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 p.m.–5:00 p.m. These meetings may end early if the United States Code Appendix. The Committee has completed its business, PLACE: Offices of Baker/McKenzie LLP, Towing Safety Advisory Committee or the meetings may be extended based provides advice and recommendations 815 Connecticut Avenue NW., on the number of public comments. to the Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20006. Comments and supporting on matters relating to shallow-draft STATUS: Meeting of the Board of documentation. Submit your comments inland and coastal waterway navigation Directors with the Advisory Council, no later than November 21, 2017. and towing safety. Open to the public. ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held at MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Agenda of Meetings the Omni Riverfront Hotel, 701 D Approval of the Minutes of the Convention Center Boulevard, New On December 5 and 6, 2017, from 8 meetings held in April, May, and Orleans, Louisiana 70130; https:// a.m. to 5 p.m. the Towing Safety September 2017 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new- Advisory Committee and its D Advisory Council Membership orleans-riverfront. subcommittees will meet to review, Update For information on facilities or discuss, deliberate, and formulate D Management Report services for individuals with recommendations, as appropriate, on D IAF Mexico Earthquake Response disabilities, or to request special the following: D New Business assistance at the meetings, contact the (1) Current Subcommittees D Adjournment individuals listed in the FOR FURTHER CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: INFORMATION CONTACT section as soon as a. Articulated Tug and Barge Operations Paul Zimmerman, General Counsel, possible. and Manning (Task 15–02) (202) 683–7118. b. Subchapter M Implementation (Task Written comments must be submitted Paul Zimmerman, 16–01) using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at General Counsel. http://www.regulations.gov. If you c. Inland Firefighting (Task 16–02) encounter technical difficulties with d. Towing Liquefied Natural Gas Barges [FR Doc. 2017–23545 Filed 10–25–17; 4:15 pm] comment submission, contact the (Task 16–03) BILLING CODE 7025–01–P individuals listed in the FOR FURTHER e. Regulatory Reform (Task 17–01) INFORMATION CONTACT section below. (2) Proposed New Subcommittee and Instructions: You are free to submit DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Task comments at any time, including orally Fish and Wildlife Service a. Load Line Exemption for River Barges at the meetings, but if you want on Lakes Erie and Ontario (Task 17– [FWS–R4–ES–2017–N130; Committee members to review your 02) FXES11140400000–178–FF04E00000] comment before the meetings, please submit your comments no later than A copy of all meeting documentation, including any draft final reports, will be Endangered Species Recovery Permit November 21, 2017. We are particularly available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/ Applications interested in comments on the issues in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. You must missions/ports-and-waterways/safety- AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, include ‘‘Department of Homeland advisory-committees/tsac/meetings- Interior. Security’’ and the docket number minutes no later than November 28, ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit USCG–2016–1059. Comments received 2017. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Kenneth Doyle as noted in the FOR applications; request for comment. will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and any personal information provided. You above. Wildlife Service, invite the public to may review the Privacy Act and Public comments or questions will be comment on the following applications Security Notice for the Federal Docket taken throughout the meeting as the to conduct certain activities with Management System at https:// committee discusses the issues and endangered species. With some www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice. prior to deliberations and voting. There exceptions, the Endangered Species Act Docket Search: For access to the will also be a public comment period at (ESA) prohibits activities with listed docket or to read documents or the end of the meeting. Speakers are species unless a Federal permit is issued comments related to this notice, go to requested to limit their comments to 3 that allows such activities. The ESA http://www.regulations.gov, insert minutes. Please note that the public requires that we invite public comment USCG–2016–1059 in the Search box, comment period may end before the before issuing these permits. press Enter, and then click on the item period allotted, following the last call DATES: We must receive written data or you wish to view. for comments. Contact the individual comments on the applications at the listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION address given in ADDRESSES by asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CONTACT section above to register as a Commander Jose Perez, Designated November 27, 2017. speaker. Federal Officer of the Towing Safety ADDRESSES: Reviewing Documents: Advisory Committee, Commandant Dated: 23 October 2017. Documents and other information (CG–OES–2), U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Jeffrey G. Lantz, submitted with the applications are Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop Director of Commercial Regulations and available for review, subject to the 7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509; Standards. requirements of the Privacy Act and telephone 202–372–1410, fax 202–372– [FR Doc. 2017–23382 Filed 10–26–17; 8:45 am] Freedom of Information Act, by any 8382 or email jose.a.perez3@uscg.mil, or BILLING CODE 9110–04–P party who submits a written request for VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Oct 26, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
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ActionNotice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.
DatesMeetings. The Subcommittees of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to conduct working group sessions. The full Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These meetings may end early if the Committee has completed its business, or the meetings may be extended based on the number of public comments.
ContactCommander Jose Perez, Designated Federal Officer of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee, Commandant (CG-OES-2), U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-372-1410, fax 202- 372-8382 or email [email protected], or Mr. Kenneth Doyle, telephone 202-372-1363 or email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 49842 
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