[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 113 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34240-34241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14513]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0225]
Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Committee Establishment.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the
establishment of the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC)
is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the
performance of duties of the U. S. Coast Guard.
Name of Committee: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee.
ADDRESSES: If you desire to submit comments on this action, they must
be submitted by July 13, 2011. Comments must be identified by (USCG-
2011-0225) and may be submitted by using one of the following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
(2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is 202-366-9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on the
establishment of the CTAC, call or e-mail LT Sean Peterson, Commandant
(CG-5223), Attention CTAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW. STOP
7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126; e-mail: [email protected]; fax:
(202) 372-1926. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material
to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for Comments
All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have
provided.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (USCG-2011-0225), indicate the specific section of this document
to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion
or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online
(via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but
please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via
http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received by the Coast
Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand
deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been
received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the Docket
Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and a
mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Notice'' and insert ``USCG-2011-0225'' in the ``Keyword'' box. Click
``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions'' column.
If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an
unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011-0225'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140
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on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.
Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Establishment of the Committee
For the reasons set forth below, the Secretary of Homeland Security
has determined that the establishment of the CTAC is necessary and in
the public interest. This determination follows consultation with the
Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
The CTAC is being established in accordance with the provisions of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-
463). The CTAC will act in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the
Department of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the Coast
Guard and the Deputy Commandant for Operations on matters concerning
the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials in
bulk. The CTAC will be responsive to specific assignments and may
conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, and seminars as the Commandant
may authorize or direct. The Committee's unique industry perspective
will provide critical support to the Coast Guard's efforts to ensure
the safety of the U.S. merchant marine. This information would
otherwise have to be drawn from the broad population involved in marine
chemical transportation. There is no other current entity which can
provide the level of technical expertise and experience that is
afforded by this advisory committee.
Balanced Membership Plans
CTAC will consist of not more than twenty-five (25) members who are
appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Homeland
Security. All members must represent one of the following special
groups associated with marine transportation of hazardous materials in
bulk: chemical manufacturing companies, companies that handle or
transport chemicals in the marine environment, vessel design and
construction companies, marine safety or security companies and marine
environmental protection groups. Members will be chosen to assure a
balanced representation from these special groups. Members are
appointed to represent the interest of their respective authority,
association, and/or organization and are not Special Government
Employees as defined in Title 18, United States Code, section 202(a).
Duration: Continuing.
Responsible DHS Officials: CTAC will provide advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
through the Deputy Commandant for Operations, United States Coast Guard
and the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
Dated: June 7, 2011.
F.J. Sturm,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast
Guard.
[FR Doc. 2011-14513 Filed 6-10-11; 8:45 am]
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