[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 20, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 61657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23411]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Hydrographic Services Review Panel Meeting

AGENCY: National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) was established 
by the Secretary of Commerce to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce 
for Oceans and Atmosphere on matters related to the responsibilities 
and authorities set forth in section 303 of the Hydrographic Services 
Improvement Act of 1998, its amendments, and such other appropriate 
matters the Under Secretary refers to the Panel for review and advice.

Date and Time: The meeting will be held Monday, November 15, 2004, from 
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, November 16, 2004, from 8:30 am to 
4:30 pm.
    Location: Nauticus--The National Maritime Center, One Waterside 
Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23510; telephone: 757-664-1000, or NOAA's mid-
Atlantic Navigation Manager at 757-627-7072; Web site: http://www.nauticus.org.
    The times and agenda topics may be subject to change. Refer to the 
Web site listed below for the most up-to-date meeting agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Roger Parsons, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, NOAA (N/CS), 
1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. Phone: 301-713-
2770, Fax: 301-713-4019; e-mail: [email protected] or visit 
the NOAA HSRP Web site at http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/hsrp.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to public 
participation with a 30-minute period set aside for verbal comments or 
questions from the public on November 16, 2004, at approximately 3 pm. 
Each individual or group making a verbal presentation will be limited 
to a total time of five (5) minutes. Written comments (at least 30 
copies) should be submitted to the Designated Federal Official by 
November 8, 2004. Written comments received by the HSRP Designated 
Federal Official after November 8, 2004, will be distributed to the 
HSRP, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Approximately 
ten (10) seats will be available for the public, on a first-come, 
first-served basis.
    Matters to be Considered: Topics planned for discussion include: 
(1) Hydrographic Services Operating Principles, (2) Finalized National 
Hydrographic Survey Priorities, (3) Quality Assurance Program for 
Hydrographic Products, (4) Formation of Subcommittees, Workgroups and/
or Task Groups and, (5) Public Statements.

    Dated: October 14, 2004.
Roger L. Parsons,
Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-23411 Filed 10-19-04; 8:45 am]
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