[Federal Register: April 15, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 72)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 18576-18577] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr15ap99-14] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 155 46 CFR Part 32 [USCG-1998-4443] Emergency Control Measures for Tank Barges AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting; reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will hold a public meeting to discuss the interim rule on Emergency Control Measures for Tank Barges. The Coast Guard encourages interested parties to attend the meeting and submit comments for discussion during the meeting. In addition, the Coast Guard seeks written comments for any party who is unable [[Page 18577]] to attend the meeting. The Coast Guard is also reopening the comment period until June 10, 1999, to allow additional time for public comment. DATES: The Coast Guard will hold the public meeting in Washington, DC, on May 12, 1999, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until all comments have been heard. This meeting may close early if all business is finished. Written material for discussion during the meeting should reach the Docket Management Facility on or before April 29, 1999. Written comments must reach the Docket Management Facility on or before June 10, 1999. ADDRESSES: The Coast Guard will hold this public meeting at the U.S. Department of Transportation, room 10234, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You may mail your comments to the Docket Management Facility [USCG-1998-4443], U.S. Department of Transportation, room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001, or deliver them to 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, except for Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329. The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this notice. Comments, and documents as indicated in this notice, will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at 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, except Federal holidays. You may also access this docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this document, call Mr. Robert Spears, Project Manager, Office of Standards Development (G- MSR), Coast Guard, telephone 202-267-1099. For questions on viewing, or submitting material to the docket, call Dorothy Walker, Chief, Dockets, Department of Transportation, telephone 202-366-9329. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comments The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to submit written data, views, or arguments. Persons submitting comments should include their names and addresses, identify this notice [USCG-1998-4443], and give the reason for each comment. Please submit all comments and attachments in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES. Persons wanting acknowledgement of receipt of comments should enclose stamped, self- addressed postcards or envelopes. The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the comment period. Information on Service for Individuals with Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mr. Robert Spears at the address or phone number under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT as soon as possible. Background Information In the interim rule on Emergency Control Measures for Tank Barges published on December 30, 1998 (63 FR 71754), we indicated that we would hold public meetings. Although none of the comments to the docket received by the end of the comment period (March 30, 1999) requested such meetings, we will hold a meeting, to ensure ample opportunity for the public to comment on this rule. Public Meeting This meeting is open to the public. Please note that a meeting may close early if all business is finished. Members of the public may make oral presentations during the meeting. If you would like to make an oral presentation at the meeting, please notify the Coast Guard point of contact listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than, April 29, 1999. The Coast Guard will begin the public meeting with a brief presentation discussing the interim rule. Dated: April 9, 1999. Joseph J. Angelo, Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. [FR Doc. 99-9449 Filed 4-14-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-M