[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 81 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 24842]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6310]


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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, May 25, 2006, 
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: The Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education, 
1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 420, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 332-
0063. 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 Official (DFO), Office of Coast Survey, National 
Ocean Service (NOS), 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 the public and 
verbal comments and questions will be accepted at the end of the day 
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 May 18, 2006. Written comments 
received by the DFO after May 18, 2006, will be distributed to the 
HSRP, but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Approximately 
20 seats will be available for the public, on a first-come, first-
served basis.
    Matters to Be Considered: (1) Deliberations on HSRP Workgroup 
Recommendations Regarding NOAA-related Issues for Consideration by the 
Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) and NOAA's 
Navigation Services Role in Responding to Incidents of National 
Significance, (2) NOAA's Navigation Services Priorities Relative to the 
Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), (3) Recommended Revisions to 
the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 2002 (which expires in 
2007) and, (4) Public Statements.

    Dated: April 14, 2006.
Roger L. Parsons,
Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
 [FR Doc. E6-6310 Filed 4-26-06; 8:45 am]
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