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Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Committee Meeting - Sept 15-16, 2015
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As reported in National Fishermen, The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet in September to review topics including the status of regulatory projects, safety and survival equipment, and classification of fishing vessels.
The two-day agenda includes swearing-in of new members, elections, presentations from the Coast Guard, industry representatives and NIOSH, work group sessions and public comment periods.
Written comments on agenda items can be sent to committee members up until Sept. 4.
A full agenda can be found online.
When:
Sept. 15-16
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The meeting may close early if all business is finished.
Where:
Room 19205
United States District Court House
Seattle, WA
For more information contact Jack Kemerer, alternate designated federal officer of commercial fishing at (202)372–1249 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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