[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 125 (Wednesday, June 30, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 39497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-14868]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2004-18473]


Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of open teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a teleconference meeting of the 
Subcommittee of the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) 
on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Standard. The 
NFPA 472 Subcommittee will meet to discuss the future draft of a marine 
emergency responder chapter in NFPA 472, Professional Competence of 
Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents. This meeting will be open 
to the public.

DATES: The teleconference call will take place on Tuesday, July 20, 
2004, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. e.s.t. Written comments may be 
submitted on or before July 19, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Members of the public may participate by either calling in 
(see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION) or by coming to Room 2100, U.S. Coast 
Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20593. We request that members of the public who plan to attend this 
meeting notify LT Matt Barker at (202) 267-1217 so that he may notify 
building security officials. Written comments should be sent to CDR 
Robert J. Hennessy, Executive Director, CTAC, Commandant (G-MSO-3), 
2100 Second Street, SW., Washington DC 20593-0001 or Fax: 202 267-4570. 
This notice is available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Robert J. Hennessy, 
Executive Director of CTAC, or Ms. Sara Ju, Assistant to the Executive 
Director, telephone 202 267-1217, fax 202 267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may participate by 
dialing 202 366-3920, Pass code: 7686. Public participation is 
welcomed; however, the number of teleconference lines is limited and 
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Notice of this 
meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 
App. 2.

Tentative Agenda

    (1) Introduction of Subcommittee members and attendees.
    (2) Discussion on draft chapter for future incorporation into the 
NFPA 472.
    (3) Discussion on the formation of Workgroups within the 
Subcommittee that will be tasked to write specific parts of the draft 
chapter.
    (4) Public comment period.

Public Participation

    The Chairman of this NFPA 472 Subcommittee shall conduct the 
teleconference in a way that will, in his judgment, facilitate the 
orderly conduct of business. During the teleconference, the 
Subcommittee welcomes public comment.
    Members of the public will be heard during the public comment 
period. The committee will make every effort to hear the views of all 
interested parties. Please note that the teleconference may close early 
if all business is finished. Written comments may be submitted on or 
before the day of the teleconference (see ADDRESSES).

Minutes

    The teleconference will be recorded, and a summary will be 
available for public review and copying in the docket approximately 30 
days following the teleconference meeting.

    Dated: June 23, 2004.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 04-14868 Filed 6-29-04; 8:45 am]
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