[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73113-73114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-33472]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[USCG-1999-6635]
Great Lakes Pilotage Meeting
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of meeting; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard's Office of Great Lakes Pilotage is holding a
public meeting to discuss options for improving the safety,
reliability, and efficiency of the Great Lakes Pilotage System. We
encourage interested parties
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to attend the meeting and submit comments for discussion during the
meeting. We also seek written comments from any party who is unable to
attend the meeting.
DATES: Public Meeting: We will hold the meeting on January 27, 2000,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We may end the meeting early, if we have covered
all the topics on the agenda and if the meeting attendees have no
further comments. Written Comments: The Docket Management Facility must
receive your comments on or before January 15, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Public Meeting: We will hold the meeting in room B1, The
Federal Building, 1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44199.
Written Comments: Look in the first column of the table to select
one of the four methods to send your comments. Then, use the address or
fax number in the second column to submit your comments:
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please use this address or
If you are using this method fax number
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(1) By mail............................... Docket Management Facility,
(USCG-1999-6635), U.S.
Department of
Transportation, room PL-
401, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590-
0001.
(2) In Person............................. Room PL-401. On the plaza
level of the Nassif
Building, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington,
DC. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through
Friday. Closed on Federal
holidays. Telephone number:
202-366-9329.
(3) Internet.............................. http://dms.dot.gov.
(4) Fax................................... Docket Management Facility:
202-493-2251.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning this notice
or the public meeting, contact Mr. Tom Lawler, Chief Economist, Office
of Great Lakes Pilotage (G-MW), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100
Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, telephone 202-267-6164. For
questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket contact Ms.
Dorothy Walker, Chief, Dockets, Department of Transportation, telephone
202-366-9329.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
How Do I Participate in this Action?
The Coast Guard encourages you to participate by submitting
comments and related material, and by attending the public meeting. If
you submit written comments, please include--
Your name and address;
The docket number for this notice (USCG-1999-6635);
The specific section of this notice to which each comment
applies; and
The reason for each comment.
You may mail, deliver, fax, or electronically submit your comments
and attachments to the Docket Management Facility, using an address or
fax number listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Please do
not submit the same comment or attachment by more than one method. If
you mail or deliver your comments, they must be on 8\1/2\ by 11 inch
paper and the quality of the copy should be clear enough for copying
and scanning. If you mail your comments, and you would like to know if
the Docket Management Facility received them, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of This
Notice or Other Related Documents?
The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this
notice. The docket number for this notice is USCG-1999-6635. Comments,
and other documents related to this notice will become part of this
docket and will be available for inspection or copying as follows:
In person: You may access the docket in room PL-401, on
the Plaza Level of the Nassif Building at the same address, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility is closed on
Federal holidays.
Electronically: You may access the docket on the Internet
at http://dms.dot.gov.
Where Can I Get Information on Service for Individuals with
Disabilities?
To obtain information on facilities or services for individuals
with disabilities or to request that we provide special assistance at
the public meeting, please contact Mr. Tom Lawler as soon as possible.
You will find his address and phone number in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
Why is the Coast Guard Holding This Public Meeting?
This meeting is in response to requests for a comprehensive review
to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Great Lakes
pilotage system. The requests came from all facets of the marine
industry operating on the Great Lakes. We are holding the meeting to
discuss ways to design a safer, more reliable and efficient pilotage
system for the Great Lakes.
What Issues Should I Discuss at the Meeting or Address in Written
Comments?
The public meeting on January 27, 2000, will provide a forum for
members of the public to discuss ways to improve the safety,
reliability and efficiency of the Great Lakes Pilotage System. You can
discuss or comment on any ideas you have for improving the safety,
reliability, and efficiency of the Great Lakes pilotage system.
What Is the Agenda for the Public Meeting?
Agenda
The agenda for the meeting on January 27, 2000, is as follows:
Session I--Introduction and Overview.
Session II--Discussion Groups. Each group will be chaired
by a senior member of the Coast Guard. Each group will discuss one of
the following topics:
Safety.
Efficiency.
Reliability.
Session III--Reports, Recommendations, and Comments. The
chairperson for each discussion group will report on their group's
activities and recommendations.
Dated: December 14, 1999.
R.C. North,
Rear Admiral, Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and
Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 99-33472 Filed 12-28-99; 8:45 am]
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