[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 43127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14650]


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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, August 18, 2005, from 
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, August 19, 2005, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: The New England Center, 15 Strafford Avenue, University 
of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham, New Hampshire 03824; Telephone: 603-
862-2801. The times and agenda topics are subject to change. Refer to 
the Web site listed below for the most up-to-date meeting agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Roger L. Parsons, NOAA, 
Designated Federal Officer (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 August 18 and 19, 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 
August 12, 2005. Written comments received by the HSRP DFO after August 
12, 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) Workgroup Reports and Proposed Recommendations on: NOAA 
Hydrographic Surveying Cost Analysis, National Ocean Service Mapping 
and Charting Contracting Policy and Expansion Strategy, NOAA 
Hydrographic Service User Requirements, NOAA Hydrographic Services' 
Role in the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), and Suggested 
Revisions to the Reauthorization of the Hydrographic Services 
Improvement Act, (2) Overview and Government Perspectives on NOAA 
Contracting Strategies, (3) Emerging Technologies and Educational 
Curriculum in Surveying, Analysis and Data Processing through NOAA's 
Joint Hydrographic Center at UNH, (4) Progress Report on IOOS 
Development, (5) NOAA Electronic Navigational Chart Data Encryption 
Policy and (6) Public Statements.

    Dated: July 19, 2005.
Captain Roger L. Parsons,
NOAA, Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 05-14650 Filed 7-25-05; 8:45 am]
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