[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 15, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49002-49003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-20000]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2012-0770]
Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Meeting
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) will meet on
September 19 and 20, 2012. On September 19, the committee will meet to
discuss administrative matters and then recess for the separate but
concurrent meetings of the four subcommittees, ``Recommendations for
the Prevention of Towing Vessel Crewmember Falls Overboard'', ``Review
and recommendations for the revision of NVIC 1-95, Voluntary Training
Standards for Entry-Level Personnel on Towing Industry Vessels'',
``Recommendations for the Enhancement of Towing Vessel Stability'' and
``Recommendations for Safety Standards of Portable Facility Vapor
Control Systems Used for Marine Operations.'' The committee will
reconvene on September 20, 2012. The meetings of the TSAC on both days
and the meeting of the subcommittees are open to the public.
DATES: On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, the
TSAC will meet to discuss administrative matters, and from 1:30 to 5
p.m. the four subcommittees identified in the ``Agenda'' will meet. On
Thursday, September 20, 2012, the TSAC will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Please note that these meetings may close early if the committee
has completed its business. Oral comments may be made at the September
20 meeting. Written comments must be submitted no later than September
10, 2012 by using one of the methods listed below.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Federal Center South GSA
Facility, 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 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 state-
issued photo identification. 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 at the meeting, contact
the individuals listed 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-2012-0770 and submitted by one of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
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. We encourage use of
electronic submissions because security screening may delay the
delivery of mail.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
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
methods. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number of this
action. All comments submitted will be posted on www.regulations.gov
without alteration and will contain any personal information you
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, insert USCG-
2012-0770 in the Keyword ID box, press Enter, and then click on the
item you are interested in viewing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Rob Smith, Designated
Federal Officer (DFO) or Mr. Patrick Mannion, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer (ADFO), TSAC; U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, CG-OES-2,
Vessel and Facilities Operating Standards Division; telephone (202)
372-1439, fax (202) 372-1926, or email at: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463).
This Committee is established in accordance with and operates under the
provisions of the FACA. The Towing Safety Advisory Committee provides
advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security on
matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway
navigation and towing safety. See 33 U.S.C. 1231a.
Agenda
On September 19, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, the TSAC will meet
to discuss administrative matters such as logistical support and review
the committee charter and bylaws. The TSAC will recess at noon and
starting at 1:30 p.m. the following four subcommittees will convene to
discuss work remaining on their open task statements. These
subcommittees will conclude their meetings at 5 p.m.
Recommendations for the Prevention of Towing Vessel
Crewmember Falls Overboard.
Review and recommendations for the revision of NVIC 1-95,
Voluntary Training Standards for Entry-Level Personnel on Towing
Industry Vessels.
Recommendations for the Enhancement of Towing Vessel
Stability.
Recommendations for Safety Standards of Portable Facility
Vapor
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Control Systems Used for Marine Operations.
On September 20, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., the TSAC will reconvene. The
committee will review and discuss the four open Task Statements
currently before the committee. The TSAC will receive briefings from
the Task Statement subcommittees to inform the TSAC of their work, to
review and discuss the research, and to determine the disposition of
the Task Statements. Presentations and discussions will include the
following subjects:
Presentation from the Towing Vessel Stability Casualty
Data subcommittee and discussion of the task ``Towing Vessel
Stability;''
Presentation from the Towing Vessel Crewmember
Competencies subcommittee and discussion of the task Towing Vessel
Crewmember Competencies;
Presentation from the Falls Overboard subcommittee and
discussion of the task ``Prevention of Falls Overboard, Towing
Vessels;''
Presentation on Task Statement ``Recommendations for
Safety Standards of Portable Facility Vapor Control Systems Used for
Marine Operations.''
Presentation of Coast Guard initiative for use of
automated identification systems for towing vessels during tow
reconfiguration;
Presentation of potential Task Statement ``Recommendations
to Improve Operational, Structural or Other Standards to Enhance Fire
Prevention and Containment Aboard Towing Vessels.''
Presentation of potential Task Statement ``Recommendations
for Inspected Towing Vessel Manning Scales for Both Domestic and
International Operations'';
Report from the Supervisor, Towing Vessel National Center
of Expertise.
Public Comment Period
An opportunity for oral comments by the public will be provided
during the meeting on September 20, 2012, as the final agenda item.
Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 5 minutes. Please
note that the public oral comment period may end before 4:30 p.m. if
all of those wishing to comment have done so.
Minutes
Minutes from the meeting will be available for the public review
and copying within 30 days following the close of the meeting and can
be accessed from the Coast Guard Homeport Web site http://homeport.uscg.mil; select these options: Mission>Port and
Waterways>Safety Advisory Committees>TSAC>Meetings/Minutes or>Task
Statements or the online docket for this notice.
Dated: August 7, 2012.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2012-20000 Filed 8-14-12; 8:45 am]
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