Rules and Regulations. Notice of public meeting; request for comments

Agency: Coast Guard, DOT
Action: Notice of public meeting; request for comments
Citation: FR Doc. 01-30910 · USCG-2001-11138

Summary

The Coast Guard announces a public meeting on January 3, 2002 to discuss a proposed United States submission to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on maritime security.

Dates

This meeting will be held on January 3, 2002, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comments and related material must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before February 7, 2001.

Supplementary Information

Request for Comments This notice announces a public meeting where the U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting comments from the public on measures that should be included in a U.S. submission to IMO on maritime security. We encourage you to participate by submitting comments and related material. If you do so, please include your name and address, identify this docket (USCG-2001-11138), and indicate the specific concerns and reasons for each comment. You may submit your comments and materials by mail or hand delivery. Submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8 1/2 × 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing to the DOT Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES . If you submit them by mail and would like confirmation of receipt, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. Comments and material should be received prior to February 7, 2002. Public Meeting The Coast Guard will hold a public meeting regarding international maritime security initiatives on Thursday, January 3, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the address under ADDRESSES . Background At the recently concluded (November 19-29, 2001) 22nd Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly, the Secretary General of IMO proposed a resolution on review of measures and procedures to prevent acts of terrorism which threaten the security of passengers and crews and the safety of ships (Resolution A.924(22)), which was adopted by the Assembly. In view of the importance of the matter, the Assembly further agreed to convene an international conference on maritime security in December 2002, with a view towards adopting maritime security related amendments to the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Proposals to be considered at this conference will first be considered at the 75th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) during May 2002. To adequately prepare for the upcoming MSC session in May 2002, the Assembly has agreed to convene an MSC intersessional working group meeting on February 11-15, 2002 at IMO. The United States Coast Guard is preparing a paper to present at this working group meeting. This notice announces a public meeting where the U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting comments from the public on measures that should be included in a U.S. submission to IMO on maritime security. We will place the draft on the docket for this notice as soon as it is available. The Coast Guard is also scheduling a public workshop to discuss security procedures, programs, and capabilities within marine transportation systems. The public workshop is a separate meeting from this public meeting and a separate notice will be published in the Federal Register . Information on Service for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the public meeting, contact Martin Jackson at the phone number under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . Dated: December 10, 2001. Joseph J. Angelo, Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. [FR Doc. 01-30910 Filed 12-13-01; 8:45 am]