[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 54113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-15256]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5515]


Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

    The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open 
meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, in Room 6303 of the 
United States Coast Guard Headquarters Building, 2100 2nd Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001. The primary purpose of the meeting is to 
begin preparations for the 50th Session of the International Maritime 
Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Stability and Load Lines and on 
Fishing Vessels Safety to be held at the International Coffee 
Organization in London, England from April 30th to May 4th 2007.
    The primary matters to be considered include:

--Development of explanatory notes for harmonized SOLAS Chapter II-1;
--Revision of the Intact Stability Code;
--Safety of small fishing vessels;
--Development of options to improve effect on ship design and safety of 
the 1969 TM Convention;
--Guidelines for uniform operating limitations on high-speed craft;
--Revision of resolution A.266 (VIII);
--Review of SPS Code.

    Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating 
capacity of the room. Interested persons may seek information by 
writing to Mr. Paul Cojeen, Commandant (G-PSE), U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Room 1308, Washington, DC 20593-
0001 or by calling (202) 372-1372.
    Due to rigorous scheduling difficulties the Advisory Committee 
regrets the delay in publication of this notice.

    Dated: September 8, 2006.
Michael E. Tousley,
Executive Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E6-15256 Filed 9-12-06; 8:45 am]
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