[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 184 (Friday, September 23, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-23510]


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[Federal Register: September 23, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[CGD 94-065]

 

Centralization of Vessel Documentation Activities; Implementation 
Plan; Public Meetings

agency: Coast Guard, DOT.

action: Notice of meetings.

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summary: On August 30, 1994, the Coast Guard published a notice in the 
Federal Register (59 FR 44788), in which it announced a series of 
public meetings to discuss plans to close vessel documentation offices 
in 14 cities, and to centralize all vessel documentation activities at 
a single location. That notice identified the dates and locations of 
the first two meetings and stated that a separate notice would identify 
the dates and locations of the remaining meetings. This notice 
announces the dates, times, and addresses of the remaining public 
meetings to be held by the Coast Guard to discuss the centralization 
plans.

dates: The meetings will be held on: October 4, 1994 in Long Beach, CA; 
October 6, 1994 in Seattle, WA; October 21, 1994 in New York, NY; 
October 31, 1994 in St. Louis, MO; and November 4, 1994 in Miami, FL.

addresses: Copies of the implementation plan are available from 
Commandant (G-MVI-5), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, room 1312, 2100 
Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. The addresses and 
convening times for each meeting are listed separately in this notice.

for further information contact: Ms. Laura Burley, Vessel Documentation 
and Tonnage Survey Branch, Merchant Vessel Inspection and Documentation 
Division, Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection. Telephone (202) 267-1492, telefax, (202) 267-4177.
    Normal office hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Supplementary information: The purpose of the meetings is to discuss 
the Coast Guard's implementation plan, and to obtain input from and 
educate the affected community and general public with regard to 
revised procedures and planned innovations. The planned centralization 
is part of the Coast Guard's ongoing efforts to provide the maximum 
service to the maritime community, while seeking to reduce costs.
    The implementation plan describes in general terms the steps and 
procedures which the Coast Guard will follow in achieving 
centralization while maintaining full customer service.

Meeting Participation

    It is unnecessary to file a written request to participate in the 
meeting. The Coast Guard will discuss its implementation plan and 
solicit input from the public for the purpose of ensuring an orderly 
transition to the central site. Individuals will also be afforded an 
opportunity to leave informal written comments on specific areas of 
concern. Following the public meetings, the Coast Guard will consider 
the input from the public and may revise its implementation plan 
accordingly.

Meetings

    The meetings will be held in Long Beach, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, 
NY; St. Louis, MO; and Miami, FL.
    The meetings are open to the public and will convene as follows:
    On October 4, 1994, from 9 a.m. to noon in room 7200, 501 West 
Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90822-5399.
    On October 6, 1994, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Bear Room, Pier 36, 
1519 Alaskan Way S., Seattle, WA 98134-1192.
    On October 21, 1994, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ward Room, room 
214, Marine Inspection Office, Battery Park Building, New York, NY 
10004-1466.
    On October 31, 1994, from 9 a.m. to noon in room 2.206, Robert A. 
Young Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2835.
    On November 4, 1994, from 9 a.m. to noon in room 220, Federal 
Building, 155 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33130-1609.

    Dated: September 16, 1994.
J.F. McGowan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 94-23510 Filed 9-22-94; 8:45 am]
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