[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3051-3052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1151]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2005-20082]


National Offshore Safety 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 National 
Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) on the proposed formation of 
a NOSAC subcommittee. NOSAC will meet to discuss the formation of a 
subcommittee on the application of the

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Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention to the various types of 
offshore support vessels working in foreign locations, including 
offshore supply vessels (OSVs), anchor handling vessels, liftboats, 
crew boats, dive support vessels, and seismic vessels.

DATES: The teleconference call will take place on Thursday, February 3, 
2005, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. e.s.t. Written comments may be submitted 
on or before February 2, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Members of the public may participate by coming to Room 
1303, 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 Mr. Jim Magill at (202) 267-1082 so that he 
may notify building security officials. Written comments should be sent 
to Commander J. M. Cushing, Executive Director of NOSAC, Commandant (G-
MSO-2), 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; or by 
faxing (202) 267-4570. This notice is available on the Internet at 
http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander John Cushing, Executive 
Director of NOSAC, or Mr. Jim Magill, Assistant to the Executive 
Director, telephone (202) 267-1082, fax (202) 267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may participate by 
dialing (202) 366-3920, Pass code: 9535. Public participation is 
welcome; however, the number of teleconference lines is limited and 
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.

Agenda

    (1) Introduction of Committee members and the public.
    (2) Discussion on forming a subcommittee on the application of the 
SOLAS Convention to the various types of offshore support vessels 
working in foreign locations.
    (3) Committee vote on the formation of a subcommittee.
    (4) Committee nominations and vote on subcommittee chairman.
    The Chairman of NOSAC shall conduct the teleconference in a way 
that will, in his judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of business. 
During the teleconference, the Committee welcomes public comment. 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 the public review and copying 30 days following the 
teleconference meeting.

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 
Mr. Jim Magill at (202) 267-1082 as soon as possible.

    Dated: January 12, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 05-1151 Filed 1-18-05; 8:45 am]
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