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for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  OEC, formed under Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6
U.S.C. 101 et seq., is required to develop the NECP, which will include identification of goals, timeframes, and appropriate measures to achieve interoperable communications capabilities. The NECP Tribal Report is designed to meet these statutory requirements.

OEC will use the information gained through the reports to track progress that tribes are making in implementing milestones and demonstrating goals of the NECP. The report will provide OEC with broader capability data across the lanes of the Interoperability Continuum, which are key indicators of consistent success in response-level
communications.

Tribes with public safety capabilities (police, fire, emergency medical services, emergency managers, dispatchers, radio operators, government workers, etc.) will be responsible for collecting this information from their respective tribes. Tribal points of contact will complete and submit the report directly to OEC through paper mailing at DHS/NPPD/ CS&C/OEC, Ryan Oremland, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Mailstop 0614, Washington, DC 20528–0614 or unclassified electronic submission to NECPgoals@hq.dhs.gov.
Analysis

Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate.

Title: National Emergency Communications Plan Tribal Report.

OMB Number: 1670–NEW. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 250 respondents. Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 125 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.

Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $3,052.50.

Dated: June 29, 2011. David Epperson, Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

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**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**[Docket No. DHS–2011–0023]**

**Committee Name: Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory**  **Committee (HSSTAC)**

**ACTION :**  Committee Management; Notice of Federal advisory committee charter renewal.

**SUMMARY :**  The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the renewal of the charter of the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate’s performance of its duties. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.

Name of Committee: Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC).

**ADDRESSES :**  If you desire to submit comments on this action, they must be submitted by August 24, 2011. Comments must be identified by (DHS– 2011–0023) and may be submitted by

one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• E-mail: mary.hanson@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message.

• Fax: 202–253–5823.

• Mail: Mary Hanson, HSSTAC Executive Director, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528.

• Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and DHS–2011–0023, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov including any personal information provided.

• Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to http:// www.regulations.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mary Hanson, HSSTAC Executive Director, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528, 202–254–5866 (O) 202–254–5823 (F), mary.hanson@dhs.gov.

Purpose and Objective: The committee addresses areas of interest and importance to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, such as new developments in systems engineering, cyber-security, knowledge management and how best to leverage related technologies funded by other federal agencies and by the private sector. The committee also advises the Under Secretary on policies, management processes, and organizational constructs as needed. Upon request, the committee provides scientifically- and technically-based advice to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.

Duration: The committee’s charter is effective June 21, 2011 and expires June 21, 2013.

Responsible DHS Officials: Mary Hanson, HSSTAC Executive Director, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Bldg. 410, Washington, DC 20528, 202–254–5866 (O) 202–254– 5823 (F), mary.hanson@dhs.gov.

Dated: July 5, 2011. Tara O’Toole, Under Secretary for Science and Technology.

[FR Doc. 2011–17547 Filed 7–12–11; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket No. DHS–2011–0044]**

**Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security/ALL–033**  **Reasonable Accommodations Records System of Records** 

**AGENCY :**  Privacy Office, DHS.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Privacy Act system of records.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to


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establish a new system of records titled, ‘‘Department of Homeland Security/ ALL–033 Reasonable Accommodations Records System of Records.’’ This system will allow the Department to collect and maintain records on applicants for employment as well as employees with disabilities who requested or received reasonable accommodations by the Department as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008. Reasonable accommodations provide modifications or adjustments to: (1) The job application process that enables a qualified applicant or individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities available to persons without a disability; (2) the work environment; and/or (3) the manner in which a position is customarily performed. This system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security’s inventory of record systems.

**DATES :**  Submit comments on or before August 12, 2011. This new system will be effective August 12, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by docket number [DHS– 2011–0044] by one of the following methods:

• Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Fax: 703–483–2999.

• Mail: Mary Ellen Callahan, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.

• Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

• Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received go to http:// www.regulations.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For general questions please contact: Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator (202–254–8200), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. For privacy issues please contact: Mary Ellen Callahan (703–235–0780), Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC

20528.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  I. Background

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to establish a new system of records titled, ‘‘DHS/ALL–033 Reasonable Accommodations Records System of Records.’’

This system will allow the Department to collect and maintain records on applicants for employment as well as employees with disabilities who requested or received reasonable accommodations by the Department as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments of 2008. Reasonable accommodations provide modifications or adjustments to: (1) The job application process that enables a qualified applicant or individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities available to persons without a disability; (2) the work environment; and/or (3) the manner in which a position is customarily performed.

Sections 501, 504, and 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments of 2008 require federal agencies to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants for employment and employees with disabilities if known or requested, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. The purpose of reasonable accommodations is to provide modifications or adjustments to: (1) The job application process that enables a qualified applicant or individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities available to persons without a disability; (2) the work environment; and/or (3) the manner in which a position is customarily performed. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to: (1) Making existing facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities; (2) job restructuring, modification of work schedules or place of work, extended leave, telecommuting, or reassignment to a vacant position; and/ or (3) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, including computer software and hardware, appropriate adjustments or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers and/or interpreters, personal assistants, service animals, and other similar accommodations.

The purpose of this system is to allow the Department to collect and maintain records on applicants for employment as well as employees with disabilities who requested or received reasonable accommodations by the Department as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments of 2008. The purpose of this system is also to track processing of requests forreasonable accommodation Departmentwide to comply with applicable law and regulations and to preserve and maintain the confidentiality of medical information. DHS is authorized to implement this reasonable accommodation program primarily through Sections 501, 504, and 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. This system has an effect on individual privacy that is balanced by the need to collect and maintain information on applicants and employees with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations. Routine uses contained in this notice include sharing information with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for legal advice and representation; to a congressional office at the request of an individual; to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for records management; to contractors in support of their contract assignment to DHS; to agencies, organizations, or individuals for the purpose of audit; to agencies, entities, or persons during a security or information compromise or breach; to an agency, organization, or individual when there could potentially be a risk of harm to an individual; to an appropriate federal, state, tribal, local, international, or foreign law enforcement agency or other appropriate authority charged with investigating or prosecuting a violation or enforcing or implementing a law, rule, regulation, or order; to other Federal agencies when seeking advice or assistance on issues related to reasonable accommodations; to third parties contracted by the Department to facilitate mediation or other dispute resolution procedures or programs; and to the news media in the interest of the public. A review of this system is being conducted to determine if the system of records collects information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This system will be included in the DHS inventory of record systems.
II. Privacy Act

The Privacy Act embodies fair information principles in a statutory framework governing the means by which the United States Government collects, maintains, uses, and disseminates individuals’ records. The Privacy Act applies to information that is maintained in a ‘‘system of records.’’ A ‘‘system of records’’ is a group of any records under the control of an agency for which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the


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individual. In the Privacy Act, an individual is defined to encompass United States citizens and lawful permanent residents. As a matter of policy, DHS extends administrative Privacy Act protections to all individuals where systems of records maintain information on U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and visitors. Individuals may request access to their own records that are maintained in a system of records in the possession or under the control of DHS by complying with DHS Privacy Act regulations, 6 CFR Part 5.

The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish in the Federal Register a description denoting the type and character of each system of records that the agency maintains, and the routine uses that are contained in each system in order to make agency recordkeeping practices transparent, to notify individuals regarding the uses to which their records are put, and to assist individuals to more easily find such files within the agency. Below is the description of the DHS/ALL–033 Reasonable Accommodations Records System of Records.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), DHS has provided a report of this system of records to OMB and to Congress.

**System of Records**

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ALL–033

**SYSTEM NAME :** 

DHS/ALL–033 Reasonable Accommodations Records System of Records.

**SECURITY CLASSIFICATION :** 

Unclassified.

**SYSTEM LOCATION :** 

Records are maintained at DHS and component locations in Washington, DC and field offices.

**CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE**
**SYSTEM :** 

Categories of individuals covered by this system include applicants for employment and employees who request or receive reasonable accommodations under Sections 501, 504, and 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments of 2008. This also includes authorized individuals or representatives ( e.g., family member or attorney) who file requests for reasonable accommodation on behalf of an applicant for employment or employee as well as former employees who requested or received reasonable accommodation during their employment with the Department.

**CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM :** 

• Requester’s name;

• Requester’s status (applicant or current employee);

• Requester’s contact information (work address, phone, and e-mail);

• Date request was initiated;

• Jobs (occupational series, grade level, and agency component) for which reasonable accommodation had been requested;

• Information concerning the nature of the disability and the need for accommodation, including appropriate medical documentation when the disability and/or need for accommodation is not obvious;

• Details of reasonable accommodation request, such as:

Æ Type(s) of accommodation requested;

Æ Whether the accommodation requested was pre-employment or during their employment with the Department;

Æ How the requested accommodation would assist in job performance;

Æ The amount of time taken to process the request;

Æ Whether the request was granted or denied and, if denied, the reason for the denial; and

Æ The sources of technical assistance consulted in trying to identify possible reasonable accommodation.

**AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM :** 

Sections 501, 504, and 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; ADA Amendments of 2008; Executive Order 13164 (July 28, 2000); and Executive Order 13548 (July 10, 2010).

**PURPOSE (** **S ):** 

The purpose of this system is to allow the Department to collect and maintain records on applicants for employment as well as employees with disabilities who requested or received reasonable accommodation by the Department as required by Sections 501, 504, and 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments of 2008. The purpose of this system is also to track and report the processing of requests forreasonable accommodation Departmentwide to comply with applicable law and regulations and to preserve and maintain the confidentiality of medical information.

**ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE**
**SYSTEM ,**  **INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND**
**THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES :** 

In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, all or a portion of the records or information contained in this system may be disclosed outside DHS as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:

A. To the Department of Justice (DOJ), (including United States Attorney Offices, or other federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, adjudicative or administrative body, when it is necessary to the litigation and one of the following is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation:

1. DHS or any component thereof; 2. Any employee of DHS in his/her official capacity;

3. Any employee of DHS in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or DHS has agreed to represent the employee; or

4. The United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and DHS determines that the records are both relevant and necessary to the litigation and the use of such records is compatible with the purpose for which DHS collected the records.

B. To a congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from that congressional office made at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains.

C. To the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) or other federal government agencies pursuant to records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.

D. To an agency, organization, or individual for the purpose of performing audit or oversight operations as authorized by law, but only such information as is necessary and relevant to such audit or oversight function.

E. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when:

1. DHS suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised;

2. The Department has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by DHS or another agency or entity) or harm to the individual that rely upon the compromised information; and

3. The disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with DHS’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.


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F. To contractors and their agents, grantees, experts, consultants, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or other assignment for DHS, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to this system of records. Individuals provided information under this routine use is subject to the same Privacy Act requirements and limitations on disclosure as are applicable to DHS officers and employees.

G. To an appropriate federal, state, tribal, local, international, or foreign law enforcement agency or other appropriate authority charged with investigating or prosecuting a violation or enforcing or implementing a law, rule, regulation, or order, where a record, either on its face or in conjunction with other information, indicates a violation or potential violation of law, which includes criminal, civil, or regulatory violations and such disclosure is proper and consistent with the official duties of the person making the disclosure.

H. To a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations or in connection with criminal law proceedings or in response to a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction.

I. To another federal agency or commission with responsibility for labor or employment relations or other issues, including equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation issues, when that agency or commission has jurisdiction over reasonable accommodation.

J. To the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), DOJ, Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to obtain advice regarding statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements related to reasonable accommodation.

K. To appropriate third parties contracted by the Department to facilitate mediation or other dispute resolution procedures or programs.

L. To the Department of Defense (DOD) for purposes of procuring assistive technologies and services through the Computer/Electronic Accommodation Program in response to a request for reasonable accommodation. **DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING**
**AGENCIES :** 

None.

**POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING ,**  **RETRIEVING ,**  **ACCESSING ,**  **RETAINING ,**  **AND**
**DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM :** 

**STORAGE :** 

Records in this system are stored electronically or on paper in secure facilities in a locked drawer behind a locked door. The records are stored on magnetic disc, tape, digital media, and
CD–ROM.

**RETRIEVABILITY :** 

Records may be retrieved by name of requester, employing component or directorate, or any unique identifying number assigned to the request if applicable.

**SAFEGUARDS :** 

Records in this system are safeguarded in accordance with applicable rules and policies, including all applicable DHS automated systems security and access policies. Strict controls have been imposed to minimize the risk of compromising the information that is stored. Access to the computer system containing the records in this system is limited to those individuals who have a need to know the information for the performance of their official duties and who have appropriate clearances or permissions.

**RETENTION AND DISPOSAL :** 

In accordance with NARA General Records Schedule (GRS) 1 Section 24 ‘‘Reasonable Accommodation Request Records’’ must be kept for three years from the employee’s separation from the agency or after all appeals have concluded, whichever is longer. This includes individual records as well as cumulative records used to track the agency’s performance with regard to reasonable accommodations.

All medical information, including information about functional limitations and reasonable accommodation needs obtained in connection with a request for reasonable accommodation must be kept confidential and shall be maintained in files separate from the individual’s official personnel file. Additionally, employees who obtain or receive such information are strictly bound by these confidentiality requirements. Whenever medical information is disclosed, the individual disclosing the information must inform the recipients of the information about the confidentiality requirements that attach to it. **SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS :**  Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator (202–254–8200), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.

**NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE :** 

Individuals seeking notification of and access to any record contained in this system of records, or seeking to contest its content, may submit a request in writing to the CRCL FOIA Officer, whose contact information can be found at http://www.dhs.gov/foia under ‘‘contacts.’’ If an individual believes more than one component maintains Privacy Act records concerning him or her the individual may submit the request to the Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, SW., Building 410, STOP–0655, Washington, DC 20528.

When seeking records about yourself from this system of records or any other Departmental system of records your request must conform with the Privacy Act regulations set forth in 6 CFR Part 5. You must first verify your identity, meaning that you must provide your full name, current address and date and place of birth. You must sign your request, and your signature must either be notarized or submitted under 28 U.S.C. 1746, a law that permits statements to be made under penalty of perjury as a substitute for notarization. While no specific form is required, you may obtain forms for this purpose from the Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer, http://www.dhs.gov or 1–866–431–0486. In addition you should provide the following:

• An explanation of why you believe the Department would have information

on you;

• Identify which component(s) of the Department you believe may have the information about you;

• Specify when you believe the records would have been created;

• Provide any other information that will help the FOIA staff determine which DHS component agency may have responsive records; and

• If your request is seeking records pertaining to another living individual, you must include a statement from that individual certifying his/her agreement for you to access his/her records.

Without this bulleted information the component(s) may not be able to conduct an effective search, and your request may be denied due to lack of specificity or lack of compliance with applicable regulations.


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1 The Security Spectrum generally consists of Awareness, Prevention/Protection, Response, and Recovery. **RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES :** 

See ‘‘Notification procedure’’ above.

**CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES :** 

See ‘‘Notification procedure’’ above.

**RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES :** 

Information is obtained from applicants for employment as well as employees with disabilities who requested or received reasonable accommodations by the Department as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments of

2008.

**EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM :** 

None.
Dated: June 9, 2011. Mary Ellen Callahan, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security.

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**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**Coast Guard**

**[USCG–2011–0112]**

**Cargo Security Risk Reduction; Public Listening Sessions** 

**AGENCY :**  Coast Guard, DHS.

**ACTION :**  Notice of meetings.

**SUMMARY :**  The Coast Guard’s Office of Port and Facility Activities (CG–544) is sponsoring information and listening sessions in St. Louis, MO and Houston, TX to discuss the progress and development of a CDC Security National Strategy to reduce risks associated with the transport, transfer, and storage of Certain Dangerous Cargo (CDC) in bulk within the U.S. Marine Transportation System. These sessions will be open to the public.

**DATES :**  The first session will be held in St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The second session will be held in Houston, TX on Thursday, August 18, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  The St. Louis, MO session will be held at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, One South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102. The Houston, TX session will be held at the Hobby Airport Hilton, 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77051.

This meeting is open to the public. Please note that the session may adjourn early if all business, concerns, and questions are addressed. Seating may be limited, but session organizers will make every effort to suitably accommodate all participants. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at either or both sessions, please contact LTJG William Gasperetti or LTJG Bradley Bergan, using the contact information listed in this notice.

Written comments will be received for a short period of time after the public meetings from interested stakeholders.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  To submit questions and comments or to RSVP for the sessions, send e-mails to CDC@uscg.mil. Comments, questions and responses may be posted for public viewing on the Office of Port and Facility Activities (CG–544) Web site at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg544/ cdc.asp or the Federal Docket Management System at http:// www.Regulations.gov. For logistical issues, please contact either LTJG William Gasperetti, Domestic Ports Division (CG–5441) at 202–372–1139 or via e-mail at William.N.Gasperetti@uscg.mil or LTJG Bradley Bergan, Domestic Ports Division(CG–5441) at 202–372–1149 or via email at Bradley.P.Bergan@uscg.mil.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

In September 2009, the Coast Guard held a Cargo Security Symposium in Reston, Virginia, to inform and guide the development of a national strategy for reducing the maritime security risks present in the bulk transportation and transfer of CDCs within ports and waterways of the United States. Because CDCs have chemical properties that, if released, could result in substantial death and injury in high density population areas and significant damage to critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR), it is important for the Coast Guard, in concert with stakeholders, to implement a holistic strategy to mitigate CDC transport, transfer, and storage security risks. These security risks can be reduced through sound risk management and shared responsibility between public and private sector stakeholders, across the Security Spectrum. 1

Following the 2009 Cargo Security Symposium, a National Cargo Security Risk Reduction Workgroup for CDCs was chartered by the Coast Guard to discuss CDC security topics that could inform the development of a CDC Security National Strategy. The results of the workgroup’s discussions have led to the development of components that will comprise a working draft of the CDC Security National Strategy. The working draft will be further informed by a required CDC Security National Study, called for by section 812 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 and input received at the public listening sessions described in this
notice.
Agenda of Public Meeting

The Coast Guard is holding listening sessions to discuss the working draft of the CDC Security National Strategy and further its development. Primarily, we are soliciting stakeholder input on the goals and how best to implement those goals under a ‘‘shared responsibility’’ paradigm. The agenda for the two sessions will principally consist of a presentation and discussion of certain elements of the working draft of the CDC Security National Strategy and future strategy implementation considerations. Included in the CDC Security National Strategy, and to be discussed, are the following goals:

• Provide to internal and external stakeholders real-time national, regional, and local awareness of the risk of intentional attacks on the CDC Marine Transportation System.

• Consistently assess vulnerability to threats of intentional attacks on the CDC Marine Transportation System and mitigate the vulnerability to an acceptable level.

• Dynamically assess the potential consequences of intentional attacks on the CDC Marine Transportation System and capably mitigate, through coordinated response, the impact of a successful attack.

• Lead the development of national, regional, and local resiliency/recovery capability from successful attacks on the CDC Marine Transportation System.

This notice is issued under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

Dated: July 7, 2011.
K.C. Kiefer, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Port and Facility Activities (CG–544).

[FR Doc. 2011–17636 Filed 7–12–11; 8:45 am]

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