Document ID: USCG-2013-0625-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Meetings: Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2013-07-25T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44958-44959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17913]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0625]

Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (CFSAC) will 
meet in Washington, DC to discuss various issues relating to safety in 
the commercial fishing industry. This meeting will be open to the 
public.

DATES: The Committee will meet on August 14 and 15, 2013, from 8:00 
a.m. to 5 p.m., and on August 16, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 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 August 2, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the Coast Guard Headquarters 
Building (Room 4613), 2100 2nd Street SW., Washington, DC 20593. 
Attendees will be required to provide a picture identification card and 
pass through a magnetometer in order to gain admittance to the U.S. 
Coast Guard Headquarters Building. Visitors should allow for at least 
30 minutes to be processed through security and awaiting an escort, as 
may be required, to the meeting room.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, as 
soon as possible.

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    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the 
``Agenda'' section below. You may submit written comments no later than 
August 2, 2013, and they must be identified by docket number [USCG-
2013-0625] using one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department 
of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. We encourage use of 
electronic submissions because security screening may delay delivery of 
mail.
     Fax: (202) 493-225.
     Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9:00 
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. The 
telephone number is 202-366-9329.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and docket number [USCG-2013-0625]. 
All submissions received will be posted without alteration at 
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. 
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any of 
our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or 
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, 
business, labor union, etc.) You may review a Privacy Act notice 
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008 issue of the 
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
    Docket: Any background information or presentations available prior 
to the meeting will be published in the docket. For access to the 
docket to read background documents or submissions received by the 
CFSAC, go to http://www.regulations.gov., insert ``USCG-2013-0625'' in 
the ``Keyword'' box, and then click ``Search''.
    Public comments will be sought throughout the meeting by the 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) as specific issues are discussed by 
the committee. Additionally, public presentation/comment periods will 
be offered throughout the meetings on August 14-15 2013, and 
specifically from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. if needed, and on August 16 if 
needed from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Speakers are requested to limit 
their comments to 5 minutes. Please note that the public comment period 
will end following the last call for comments. Contact the individual 
listed below to register as a speaker.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Kemerer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer (ADFO) of CFSAC, Commandant (CG-CVC-3), U.S. Coast 
Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Mail Stop 7581, Washington, 
DC 20593-7581; telephone 202-372-1249, fax 202-372-1917, email: 
jack.a.kemerer@uscg.mil. If you have any questions on viewing or 
submitting material to the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). The 
CFSAC is authorized by 46 U.S.C. 4508 and the Committee's purpose is to 
provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard and the 
Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to the safety of 
commercial fishing industry vessels.

Agenda

    The CFSAC will meet to review, discuss and formulate 
recommendations on topics contained in the agenda:
    Day 1 of the meeting will include administrative matters, reports, 
presentations, and subcommittee sessions as follows:
    (1) Swearing-in of new members, election of chair and vice-chair, 
and completion of required forms by members.
    (2) Status of Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Rulemaking projects 
resulting from requirements set forth in the Coast Guard Authorization 
Act of 2010 and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 
2012.
    (3) Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety District Coordinators reports 
on activities and initiatives, such as the mandatory dockside safety 
examination bridging program.
    (4) Industry Representatives updates on safety and survival 
equipment, and class rules for fishing vessels.
    (5) Presentation on fatality rates by regions and fisheries, and 
update on safety and risk reduction related projects by the National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
    (6) Presentation on safety standards by the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service.
    (7) Subcommittee sessions on (a) training program requirements for 
individuals in charge of a vessel, and (b) standards for alternative 
safety compliance program(s) development.
    (8) Public comment period.
    Day 2 of the meeting will primarily be dedicated to continuing 
subcommittee sessions on training requirements and alternative safety 
programs, but will also include:
    (1) Reports and recommendations from the subcommittees to the full 
committee for consideration.
    (2) Other safety recommendations and safety program strategies from 
the committee.
    (3) Public comment period.
    Day 3 of the meeting will include:
    (1) Reports and recommendations from the subcommittees to the full 
committee for approval.
    (2) Other safety recommendations and safety program strategies from 
the committee.
    (3) Future plans and long range goals for the committee.
    (4) Public comment period.

Jonathan C. Burton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-17913 Filed 7-24-13; 8:45 am]
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