[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 126 (Monday, July 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36013-36014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-12689]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2007-28520]


Towing Safety Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of open teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a teleconference of the Towing Safety 
Advisory Committee (TSAC). The purpose of the teleconference is for 
TSAC to discuss and prepare recommendations for the Coast Guard 
concerning its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the 
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Biometric Reader 
Requirements.

DATES: The teleconference call will take place on Tuesday, July 17th, 
2007, from 9 a.m. until noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

ADDRESSES: Committee members and members of the public may participate

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by dialing 1-866-917-9053 on a touch-tone phone. You will then be 
prompted to enter your ``participant code number,'' which is 
5344122. Please ensure that you enter the  mark after 
the participant code. Public participation is welcomed; however, the 
number of teleconference lines is limited, and lines are available 
first-come, first-served. Members of the public may also participate by 
coming to Room 3317 U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters; 2100 Second Street, 
SW.; Washington, DC 20593-0001. We request that members of the public 
who plan to attend this meeting notify Mr. Gerald Miante at 202-372-
1407 so that he may notify building security officials. You may also 
gain access to this docket at http://dms.dot.gov/search/searchFormSimple.cfm. The task statement may be accessed as a 
supplement to this docket.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Miante, Assistant Executive 
Director of TSAC, telephone 202-372-1407, fax 202-372-1426.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires 
that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal 
Register [5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463)]. TSAC is chartered under that 
Act. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary on 
issues regarding shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation 
and towing safety.

Tentative Agenda

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

9 a.m.-9:05 a.m.
    Welcome and Opening Remarks --TSAC Chairman Mr. Mario 
Mu[ntilde]oz.
9:05 a.m.-11 a.m.
    Open discussion concerning the Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential (TWIC) Biometric Reader Requirements.
11a.m.-11:15 a.m.
    Public comment period.
11:15 a.m.-12 noon
    TSAC vote on recommendations for the Coast Guard.
12 noon
    Adjourn.

    This tentative agenda is subject to change and the meeting may 
adjourn early if all Committee business has been completed.

Public Participation

    The Chairman of TSAC is empowered to conduct the teleconference in 
a way that will, in his judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of 
business. During its teleconference, the Committee welcomes public 
comment. The Committee will make every effort to hear the views of all 
interested parties, including the public. Written comments may be 
submitted to Mr. Gerald Miante, Assistant Executive Director, TSAC; 
Commandant (CG-3PSO-1); 2100 Second Street, SW.; Washington, DC 20593-
0001.

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. Miante as soon as possible.

    Dated: June 25, 2007.
H.L. Hime,
Acting Director of National and International Standards, Assistant 
Commandant for Prevention.
[FR Doc. E7-12689 Filed 6-29-07; 8:45 am]
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