[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28530-28531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11416]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0352]


Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will 
meet, via teleconference, to discuss Task Statement 80, concerning crew 
training requirements onboard vessels subject to the International Code 
of Safety for ships using gases or low flashpoint fuels (IGF Code). 
This meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The teleconference meeting will take place on June 10, 2014, 
from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. EST. Please note that this meeting may adjourn 
early if all business is finished. Written comments for distribution to 
committee members and inclusion on the MERPAC Web site must be 
submitted on or before June 3, 2014. Members of the public wishing to 
attend must register with Mr. Davis Breyer, ADFO of MERPAC no later 
than June 3, 2014. Contact Mr. Breyer as indicated in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice no later than June 3, 2014 
to register as a speaker.

ADDRESSES: To participate by phone, contact the Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer (ADFO) listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section to obtain teleconference information. Note the number 
of teleconference lines is limited and will be available on a first-
come, first-served basis. To join those participating in this 
teleconference from U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, come to Room 6J07-
02, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. Due 
to security at the Coast Guard Headquarters building, members of the 
public wishing to attend must register with Mr. Davis Breyer, ADFO of 
MERPAC, at (202) 372-1445 or [email protected]. All visitors to 
Coast Guard Headquarters must provide identification in the form of a 
Government issued picture identification card for access to the 
facility. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the planned start of 
the meeting in order to pass through security.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance, contact the Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) listed below in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section as soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the committee as listed in the 
``Agenda'' section below. Written comments must be identified by Docket 
No. USCG-2014-0352 submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments (preferred method to 
avoid delays in processing).
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     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.
     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.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this 
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You may 
review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the January 
17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
    Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments 
related to this notice, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter the 
docket number in the ``Search'' field and follow the instructions on 
the Web site.
    A public oral comment period will be held after the working group 
report. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. 
Please note that the public oral comment period will end following the 
last call for comments. This notice may be viewed in our online docket, 
USCG-2014-0352, at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Davis Breyer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer (ADFO), telephone 202-372-1445, or at 
[email protected]. If you have any questions on viewing or 
submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826 or 1-800-647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Title 5, United States Code, 
Appendix (Pub. L. 92-463).

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    MERPAC is an advisory committee established under the Secretary's 
authority in section 871 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title 6, 
United States Code, section 451, and chartered under the provisions of 
the FACA. The Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity to the 
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Director of Commercial 
Regulations and Standards on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. 
merchant marine, including but not limited to training, qualifications, 
certification, documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee will 
advise, consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its 
independent judgment to the Secretary.
    A copy of all meeting documentation is available at https://homeport.uscg.mil by using these key strokes: Missions; Port and 
Waterways Safety; Advisory Committees; MERPAC; and then use the 
Announcements key. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Breyer as noted 
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.

Agenda

    The agenda for the June 10, 2014 committee teleconference meeting 
is as follows:
    (1) Introduction;
    (2) Roll call of committee members and determination of a quorum;
    (3) Designated Federal Officer (DFO) announcements;
    (4) Report from the Task Statement 80 working group, concerning 
crew training requirements onboard vessels subject to the International 
Code of Safety for ships using gases or low flashpoint fuels (IGF 
Code).
    (5) Public comment period/presentations.
    (6) Discussion of working group recommendations. The committee will 
review the information presented on this issue, deliberate on any 
recommendations presented by the working group and approve/formulate 
recommendations for the Department's consideration. Official action on 
these recommendations may be taken on this date.
    (7) Closing remarks.
    (8) Adjournment of meeting.

    Dated: May 13, 2014.
F.J. Sturm,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2014-11416 Filed 5-15-14; 8:45 am]
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