[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11616-11617]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4542]


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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 (NOAA), 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 that the Under Secretary refers to the Panel for review and 
advice.
    Date and Time: The meeting will be held Thursday, March 31, 2005, 
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, April 1, 2005, from 8:30 a.m. to 
5 p.m.
    Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, One Market Place, San 
Diego, California 92101; telephone: 619-232-1234. The times and agenda 
topics are subject to change. Refer to the Web

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site listed below for the most up-to-date meeting agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Roger Parsons, Designated 
Federal Official (DFO), Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, 
NOAA (N/CS), 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; 
Telephone: 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 for verbal comments and questions at the end of the day 
on April 1, 2005, with a 30-minute period that will be extended if 
needed. 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 DFO by March 25, 2005. Written 
comments received by the HSRP DFO after March 25, 2005, will be 
distributed to the HSRP, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting 
date. Approximately 40 seats will be available for the public, on a 
first-come, first-served basis.
    Matters To Be Considered: Topics planned for discussion include: 
(1) FY 06 President's Budget (Navigation Services), (2) NOAA Mapping 
and Charting Outsourcing Strategies, (3) Hydrographic Survey (NOAA) and 
Private Sector) Cost Analysis Study Proposal, (4) Update on HSRP 
Congressional Fact-finding Visits, (5) U.S. Ocean Action Plan and 
NOAA's Hydrographic Services, (6) HSRP Workgroups--Assignments and 
Deliverables, (7) Endorsement of NOAA's Navigation Services Programs' 
Operating Principles, and (8) Public Statements.

    Dated: March 3, 2005.
Captain Roger L. Parsons,
NOAA, Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-4542 Filed 3-8-05; 8:45 am]
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