[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53494-53495]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23061]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0878]


Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee will meet in 
Seattle, Washington to discuss various issues relating to safety in the 
commercial fishing industry. All meetings will be open to the public.

DATES: 
    Meetings: The Committee will meet on Thursday, November 15 from 10 
a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
The meeting may close early if all business is finished.
    Comments and supporting documentation: To ensure your comments are 
reviewed by Committee members before the meetings, submit your written 
comments no later than November 7, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the United States Federal Center 
South at 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington, 98134.
    If you are planning to attend the meeting, you will be required to 
pass through a security checkpoint. You will be required to show valid 
government identification. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the 
planned start of the meeting in order to pass through security.

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    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, as 
soon as possible.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, 
including orally at the meetings, but if you want Committee members to 
review your comments before the meeting, please submit your comments no 
later than November 7, 2018. We are particularly interested in the 
comments on the issues in the ``Agenda'' section below. You must 
include ``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number USCG-
2018-0878. Comments received will be posted without alteration at 
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. For more information about the privacy and docket, review the 
Privacy and Security Notice for the Federal Docket Management System at 
https://regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Docket Search: For access to the docket to read documents or 
comments related to this notice, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and 
use the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box, press Enter, and then 
click on the item you wish to view.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joseph Myers, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer for the Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, 
Commandant (CG-CVC-3), United States Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, South East, Mail Stop 7501, 
Washington, DC 20593-7501; telephone 202-372-1249, facsimile 202-372-
8385, electronic mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 U.S.C., Appendix.
    The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee is authorized by 
Title 46 United States Code Section 4508. The Committee's purpose is to 
provide advice and recommendations to the United States Coast Guard and 
the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to the safe 
operation of commercial fishing industry vessels.

Agenda

    The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee will meet to 
review and discuss topics contained in the agenda.

Day 1

    The meeting will include, reports, presentations, discussions, as 
follows:
    (1) 10 a.m. Introductions, swearing-in of new members, election of 
Chair and Vice-Chair.
    (2) Status of Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Rulemaking projects 
resulting from requirements set forth in the U.S. Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 and the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Act of 2012.
    (3) U.S. Coast Guard District Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety 
Coordinator reports on activities and initiatives.
    (4) Industry Updates.
    (5) U.S. Coast Guard/National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration 
National Marine Fisheries Service, Memorandum of Agreement Charter 
update.
    (6) Presentation and discussion on casualties, by regions and 
fisheries, and an update on safety and risk-reduction-related projects 
by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
    (7) Discussion on Fire Extinguishers and Survival Craft.
    (8) Public Comment Period.
    (9) Adjournment of meeting.

Day 2

    The meeting will primarily be dedicated to information passing to 
include the topics:
    (1) U.S. Coast Guard/National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health Training and research grant programs.
    (2) Update on Training Requirements for Operators 46 U.S.C. 4502(g) 
and 4502(g)(3).
    (3) New Construction option for vessels 50-79 feet under Title 46 
U.S.C section 4503.
    (4) STCW-F International Maritime Organization summary update.
    (5) Automatic and Identification System and ``Fish Pingers''.
    (6) Global Maritime Distress Safety System update.
    (7) Discussion on Presidential Executive Orders 13771 and 13783
    De-Regulation Project.
    (8) Discussion and Final comments from public.
    (9) Discussion and motions from the Committee.
    (10) Future plans and goals for the Committee.
    (11) Next Committee meeting, plans and recommended location.
    (12) Comments on the meeting from Committee members.
    (13) Adjournment of meeting.
    Public oral comment periods will be held during the meeting after 
each presentation and at the end of each day. Speakers are requested to 
limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public oral 
comment periods may end before the prescribed ending time following the 
last call for comments. Contact the individual listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above to register as a speaker.
    A copy of available meeting documentation will be posted to the 
docket, as noted above, and at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Inspections-Compliance-CG-5PC-/Commercial-Vessel-Compliance/Fishing-Vessel-Safety-Division/cfsac/ by October 29, 2018. Post-meeting 
documentation will be posted to the website, noted above, within 30 
days after the meeting, or as soon as possible.

    Dated: October 17, 2018.
Jennifer F. Williams,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2018-23061 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am]
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