[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 58 (Monday, March 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16378-16379]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06426]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0187]

National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2021
Teleconference

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

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee
(Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to
medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses,
certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents, medical
standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators
of commercial vessels, medical examiner education, and medical
research. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES:
    Meeting: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee
will meet by teleconference on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 11 a.m.
until 3 p.m. (EDT). The teleconference may adjourn early if the
Committee has completed its business.
    Comments and supporting documentation: To ensure your comments are
received by Committee members before the teleconference, submit your
written comments no later than April 12, 2021.

ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference or to request special
accommodations, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 1 p.m. on April 12, 2021, to
obtain the needed information. The number of teleconference lines are
limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time,
including orally at the teleconference as time permits, but if you want
Committee members to review your comment before the teleconference,
please submit your comments no later than April 12, 2021. We are
particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ``Agenda''
section below. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material
cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email
the individual in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
document for alternate instructions. You must include the docket number
[USCG-2021-0187]. Comments received will be posted without alteration
at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. For more about privacy and submissions in response to this
document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226,
March 11, 2020). If you encounter technical difficulties with comment
submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
    Docket Search: Documents mentioned in this notice as being
available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online
docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following
that website's instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online
docket and sign-up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments
are posted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Belliveau, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Mariner Medical
Advisory Committee, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.
    The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is
authorized by Sec.  601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2018. The statutory authority is codified in 46 U.S.C. 15104.
The Committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix) in addition to the provisions
applicable to all National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees
in 46 U.S.C. 15109.
    The Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters related
to: (a) Medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses,
certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents; (b) medical
standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators
of commercial vessels; (c) medical examiner education; and (d) medical
research.

Agenda

    The agenda for the April 19, 2021, teleconference is as follows:
    (1) Introduction.
    (2) Designated Federal Officer remarks.
    (3) Introduction, roll call of Committee members and determination
of a quorum.
    (4) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership.
    (5) Swearing in of Committee Members.
    (6) Election by committee members of Chair and Vice Chair.
    (7) Presentation of Tasks--The Committee will review the tasks
presented by the Coast Guard and determine if they will accept the
tasks to form Working Groups. The following tasks will be considered
for acceptance:
    (a) Task Statement 21-X1, Recommendations on Mariner Mental Health
(Formerly MEDMAC Task 18-27);
    (b) Task Statement 21-X2, Communication Between External
Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program (Formerly MEDMAC
Task 18-28);
    (c) Task Statement 21-X3, Medical Certifications for Military to
Mariner (Formerly MEDMAC Task 19-31);
    (d) Task Statement 21-X4, Recommendations on Appropriate Diets and
Wellness for Mariners While Onboard Merchant Vessels (Formerly MEDMAC
Task 16-24); and
    (e) Task Statement 21-X5, Review of Proposed Revisions to the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) Medical Standards.
    (8) Introduction to Merchant Mariner Medical Regulations and
Policy.
    (9) Introduction to the National Maritime Center.
    (10) Public comment period.
    (11) Closing remarks/plans for next meeting.
    (12) Adjournment of meeting.
    A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federal-advisory-committees/national-merchant-mariner-medical-advisory-committee-(nmedmac) no later than
April 12, 2021. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. David Belliveau as
noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section above.
    During the April 19, 2021 teleconference, a public comment period
will be held immediately after the introduction to the National
Maritime Center, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Public comments will be
limited to two minutes per speaker. Please note that the public
comments period will end following the last call for comments. Please
contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section, to register as a speaker.

    Dated: March 24, 2021.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 209 (Wednesday, October 29, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64399-64400]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25686]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0956]

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 will meet,
via teleconference, to discuss Task Statement 87, concerning review of
the policy documents providing guidance on the Coast Guard final rule
entitled, ``Implementation of the Amendments to the International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National Endorsements.'' This meeting
will be open to the public.

DATES: The teleconference meeting will take place on Tuesday, December
9, 2014, from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please note
that this meeting may adjourn early if all business is finished.
    Written comments for distribution to Committee members and
inclusion on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Web site
must be submitted on or before November 25, 2014. Contact Mr. Breyer as
indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice
no later than December 3, 2014, to register as a speaker.

ADDRESSES: To participate by phone, contact the Alternate Designated
Federal Officer 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, on or before December 3, 2014, with Mr. Davis
Breyer, Alternate Designated

Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, at
(202) 372-1445 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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 allow time 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 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-2014-0956 and 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:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     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 the mail address above, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. The
telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: All submissions 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 box, press enter, and then click on the
item you wish to view.
    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-2014-0956, at
http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Davis Breyer, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    If you have any questions on viewing or submitting material to the
docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or 1-800-647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5, United States Code, Appendix.
    The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee 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 Federal Advisory
Committee Act. The Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity to the
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 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 December 9, 2014, Committee teleconference
meeting is as follows:
    (1) Introduction;
    (2) Roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum;
    (3) Designated Federal Officer announcements;
    (4) Report from the Task Statement 87 working group chairperson
concerning review of the policy documents providing guidance on the
Coast Guard final rule entitled, ``Implementation of the Amendments to
the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National
Endorsements'', which was published in the Federal Register on December
24, 2013, (78 FR 77795).
    (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 by the committee on this date.
    (7) Closing remarks.
    (8) Adjournment of meeting.

    Dated: October 24, 2014.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27182-27183]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11408]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0316]

National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applicants; extension of deadline.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is extending the deadline for accepting
applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory
Council. This Council advises the Coast Guard on recreational boating
safety regulations and other major boating safety matters.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before
June 11, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in
an appointment to the National Boating Safety Advisory Council that
also identifies which membership category the applicant is applying
under, along with a resume detailing the applicant's boating experience
via one of the following methods:
     By email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>(preferred).
     By mail: Commandant (CG-BSX-2)/NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff
Ludwig, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Ave. SE., Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer of National Boating Safety Advisory Council; telephone
202-372-1061 or email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 4, 2015, the Coast Guard
published a request in the Federal Register (80 FR 6096), for
applications for membership in the National Boating Safety Advisory
Council. The deadline to submit an application was April 6, 2015. The
Coast Guard is extending the deadline until May 26, 2015. Applicants
who responded to the initial notice do not need to reapply.
    The National Boating Safety Council is a Federal advisory committee
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., Appendix). It was
established under the authority of 46 United States Code 13110 and
advises the Coast Guard on boating safety regulations and other major
boating safety matters.
    The National Boating Safety Advisory Council has 21 members: Seven
representatives of State officials responsible for State boating safety

programs, seven representatives of recreational boat manufacturers and
associated equipment manufacturers, and seven representatives of
national recreational boating organizations and the general public, at
least five of whom are representatives of national recreational boating
organizations. Members are appointed by the Secretary of the Department
of Homeland Security.
    The Council usually meets at least twice each year at a location
selected by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary
purposes. Subcommittees or working groups may also meet to consider
specific issues.
    We will consider applications for seven positions that expire or
become vacant on December 31, 2015:
     Two representatives of State officials responsible for
State boating safety programs;
     Two representatives of recreational boat and associated
equipment manufacturers; and
     Three representatives of national recreational boating
organizations or the general public.
     Applications will also be considered for a one vacancy in
the national recreational boating organizations or the general public
membership category that was caused by a last minute change in
eligibility of an individual recommended for appointment in 2015. This
position will serve a term that expires on December 31, 2017.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating
safety. The vacancies announced in this notice apply to membership
positions that become vacant on January 1, 2016. To be eligible, you
should have experience in one of the categories listed above.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal advisory
committees in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on
Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards and
Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). The category for a member
from the general public would be someone appointed in their individual
capacity and would be designated as a Special Government Employee as
defined in 202(a) of Title 18, United States Code. Registered lobbyists
are lobbyists required to comply with provisions contained in The
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-65; as amended by Title II
of Pub. L. 110-81).
    Each member serves for a term of three years. Members may be
considered to serve a maximum of two full consecutive terms. All
members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, or other
compensation from the Federal Government. The exception to this policy
is when attending National Boating Safety Advisory Council meetings;
members may be reimbursed for travel expenses and provided per diem in
accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
    The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in
selection of Council members on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The
Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse
candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions.
    If you are selected as a non-representative member or as a member
from the general public, you will serve as a Special Government
Employee as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code.
As a candidate for appointment as a Special Government Employee,
applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report (OGE Form 450). The Coast Guard may not release the reports or
the information in them to the public except under an order issued by a
Federal court or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C.
552a). Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the
Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by contacting the
individual listed above in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Applications which are not accompanied by a completed OGE Form 450 will
not be considered.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Council, send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Jeff Ludwig,
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of National Boating Safety
Advisory Council by email or mail according to the instructions in the
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice.
Indicate the specific category you request to be considered for and
specify your area of expertise that qualifies you to serve on the
National Boating Safety Advisory Council. All email submittals will
receive email receipt confirmation.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Enter
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2010-0316) in the Search box,
and click ``Search.'' Please do not post your resume or OGE-450 Form on
this site.

    Dated: May 6, 2015.
Jonathan C. Burton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
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