[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 91 (Friday, May 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 22099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09642]


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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 public meeting via webinar.

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SUMMARY: The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) will hold a 
public meeting to discuss the draft National Charting Plan and other 
related topics on navigation services such as: The draft External 
Source of Data for Nautical Charting; the draft OCS Autonomous Systems 
Strategy; and the draft Coast Survey Hydrographic Plan. Public comments 
are requested. The HSRP meeting agenda, webinar and background 
documents can be found online at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/hsrp.htm.

DATES: The meeting webinar is scheduled for June 9, 2017, 1-4 p.m. 
Eastern Time. The agenda and times are subject to change. For updates, 
please check online at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/hsrp.htm.
    Webinar Information: This can be found online at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/hsrp.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynne Mersfelder-Lewis, HSRP program 
manager, National Ocean Service, Office of Coast Survey, NOAA (N/NSD), 
1315 East-West Highway, SSMC3 #6862, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; 
telephone: 301-713-2750 ext. 166; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The HSRP public meeting will be conducted 
via webinar and public comment is encouraged. A public comment period 
is scheduled during the webinar and will be noted in the agenda. Each 
individual or group making verbal comments will be limited to a total 
time of five (5) minutes and will be recorded. Individuals who would 
like to submit written statements in advance, during or after the 
meeting should email their comments to [email protected]. Pre-
registration is required to access the webinar and to make public 
comments. Additional information on the webinar is available from 
[email protected] or online at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/hsrp.htm.
    The Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) is a Federal Advisory 
Committee established to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for 
Oceans and Atmosphere, the NOAA Administrator, on matters related to 
the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 303 of the 
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, as amended, and such 
other appropriate matters that the Under Secretary refers to the Panel 
for review and advice. The charter and other information are located 
online at: http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/CharterBylawsHSIAStatute.htm. Past HSRP public meeting summary reports, 
presentations, transcripts, and other information is available online 
at: https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/meetings.htm.
    Matters To Be Considered: The panel is convening to discuss four 
draft documents relevant to NOAA's navigation services. Navigation 
services include the data, products, and services provided by the NOAA 
programs and activities that undertake geodetic observations, gravity 
modeling, coastal mapping, bathymetric mapping, hydrographic surveying, 
nautical charting, tide and water level observations, current 
observations, and marine modeling. This suite of NOAA products and 
services support safe and efficient navigation, resilient coasts and 
communities, and the nationwide positioning information infrastructure 
to support America's commerce. Other matters may be considered. The 
agenda is subject to change.
    Special Accommodations: This meeting is accessible to people with 
disabilities. Please direct requests to [email protected] by 
June 2, 2017.

    Dated: May 3, 2017.
Shepard Smith,
Director, Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2017-09642 Filed 5-11-17; 8:45 am]
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