[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29853-29854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-13703]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

[USCG-2001-9761]


Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Subcommittee of the Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee (CTAC) on Vessel Cargo Tank Overpressurization will meet to 
continue their review of current industry practices and procedures 
involving the introduction of pressurized nitrogen gas from waterfront 
facilities to a marine vessel's cargo tanks

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during inerting, padding, purging, and line clearing operations. As a 
result of this meeting, and subsequent meetings as deemed necessary by 
the Chairman, this Subcommittee will develop recommendations to prevent 
the occurrence of cargo tank overpressurization incidents. This meeting 
will be open to the public.

DATES: The Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, June 13, 2001, from 9 
a.m. to 4 p.m. This meeting may close early if all business is 
finished. Written material and requests to make oral presentations 
should reach the Coast Guard on or before June 6, 2001. Requests to 
have a copy of your material distributed to each member of the 
Subcommittee should reach the Coast Guard on or before June 6, 2001.

ADDRESSES: The Subcommittee will meet at the Adam's Mark Hotel, 2900 
Briarpark Drive, Houston, Texas. Send written material and requests for 
a copy of the Subcommittee's task statement or to make oral 
presentations to Lieutenant Michael McKean, Coast Guard Technical 
Representative for the Subcommittee, Commandant (G-MSO-3), U.S. Coast 
Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Michael McKean, Coast Guard 
Technical Representative for the Subcommittee, telephone 202-267-0087, 
fax 202-267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.

Agenda of Meeting

    The agenda of the CTAC Subcommittee on Vessel Cargo Tank 
Overpressurization includes the following:
    (1) Introduction of Subcommittee members and attendees.
    (2) Brief overview of Subcommittee tasking and desired outcome.
    (3) Review of definitions of technical terms.
    (4) Review of hazards associated with high-pressure nitrogen and 
low-pressure vessels.
    (5) Discuss criteria for evaluating solutions.
    (6) Discuss existing procedures.
    (7) Discuss potential solutions.
    (8) Discuss final product format and plan for future work.

Procedural

    The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the meeting may 
close early if all business is finished. All attendees at the meeting 
are encouraged to fully review the Subcommittee's task statement prior 
to the meeting. Copies of the Subcommittee's task statement can be 
obtained from Lieutenant Michael McKean, telephone 202-267-0087, fax 
202-267-4570. It is also available from the CTAC Internet Website at: 
www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/ctac. At the discretion of the 
Subcommittee Chair, members of the public may make oral presentations 
during the meeting. If you would like to make an oral presentation at 
the meeting, please notify the Coast Guard Technical Representative to 
the Subcommittee and submit written material on or before June 6, 2001. 
If you would like a copy of your material distributed to each member of 
the Subcommittee in advance of a meeting, please submit 25 copies to 
the Coast Guard Technical Representative to the Subcommittee no later 
than June 6, 2001.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
the Coast Guard Technical Representative for the Subcommittee as soon 
as possible.

    Dated: May 25, 2001.
Joesph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 01-13703 Filed 5-31-01; 8:45 am]
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