[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 212 (Friday, October 31, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 64919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25963]


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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: HSRP public meeting will be held November 19-20, 
2008. Open public time is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 19th and 8 
a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 20th.
    Location: Westin Harbour Island, Tampa, Florida. 725 S. Harbour 
Island Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602; Tel: (813) 229-5000. The times and 
agenda topics are subject to change. Refer to the HSRP Web site listed 
below for the most current meeting agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Steven Barnum, 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 
public comment periods will be scheduled at various times throughout 
the meeting. These comment periods will be part of the final agenda 
that will be published before the meeting date on the HSRP Web site 
listed above. 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 November 5, 
2008. Written comments received by the DFO after November 5, 2008, will 
be distributed to the HSRP, but may not be reviewed before the meeting 
date. Approximately 25 seats will be available for the public, on a 
first-come, first-served basis.
    Matters to be Considered: (1) Panel discussion with various 
stakeholders in the region on the use of and interest in NOAA 
Navigation Services; (2) Presentation on the Integration of NOAA's 
PORTS[supreg] Data product information with the U.S. Coast Guard 
Automated Identification System (AIS); (3) Updates on Strategic Plans 
for the Office of Coast Survey, National Geodetic Survey, and Center 
for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services; (4) Panel 
discussion with various stakeholders on Climate and the Coasts and 
Arctic issues; (5) HSRP facilitated strategic planning session; and (6) 
public statements.

    Dated: October 27, 2008.
Christopher C. Cartwright,
Associate Assistant Administrator for Management and CFO/CAO, Ocean 
Service and Coastal Zone Management.
[FR Doc. E8-25963 Filed 10-30-08; 8:45 am]
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