[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 9479-9480] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5067] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [CGD 97-013] Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Notice of meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) will meet to discuss various issues relating to commercial vessel safety in the fishing industry. The meetings are open to the public. DATES: The meetings of the subcommittees of CFIVAC will be held on Thursday, April 3, 1997, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The general CFIVAC meeting will be held on April 4, 1997, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Written material and requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast Guard on or before March 31, 1997. ADDRESSES: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Voluntary Standards for U.S. Uninspected Commercial Fishing Vessels by Utilizing the Application of Prevention Through People (PTP) Principles will be held in room 6103, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC. The meeting of the Subcommittee on Stability Standards for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels will held in room 6319 at the same address. The general CFIVAC meeting will be held in room 2415 at the same address. Written material and requests to make oral presentations should be sent to Commander Adan D. Guerrero, [[Page 9480]] Commandant (G-MSO-2), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Adan D. Guerrero, Executive Director of CFIVAC, or Commander Mark D. Bobal, Assistant to the Executive Director, telephone (202) 267-1181, fax (202) 267-4570. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of these meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Agenda of April 3, 1997 Meetings Subcommittee on Voluntary Standards Utilizing PTP (1) Review Voluntary Standards of Uninspected Commercial Fishing Vessels found in Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC 5-86) to ascertain which standards should be continued as voluntary in light of the regulations in 46 CFR part 28. (2) Assist the commercial fishing community by developing voluntary standards which minimize casualties and injuries through application of the principles of PTP. (3) Review possible methods to develop these voluntary standards. Subcommittee on Stability Standards (1) Review existing stability standards for Uninspected Commercial Fishing Vessels less than 79 feet in length. (2) Review possible stability standards to increase the safe operation of these vessels. Agenda of April 4, 1997 Meeting (1) Update on the International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessels (STCW-F). (2) Review of commercial fishing industry vessel casualty statistics. Procedural All meetings are open to the public. Due to new security procedures at Coast Guard Headquarters, visitors should use the Second Street entrance and have a current picture ID to enter the building. At the Chairperson's discretion, members of the public may make oral presentations during the meetings. Persons wishing to make oral presentations at the meetings should notify the Executive Director no later than March 31, 1997. Written material for distribution at a meeting should reach the Coast Guard no later than March 31, 1997. If a person submitting material would like a copy distributed to each member of a subcommittee in advance of a meeting, that person should submit 20 copies to the Executive Director no later than March 24, 1997. Information on Services for Individuals with Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meetings, contact the Executive Director as soon as possible. Dated: February 21, 1997. Howard L. Hime, Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. [FR Doc. 97-5067 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M