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The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss issues relating to recreational boating safety. This meeting will be open to the public.

The Committee will meet via teleconference on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., (Eastern Standard Time). 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 January 17, 2022. 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 comments before the teleconference, please submit your comments no later than January 17, 2022. Of particular interest are comments on the issues in the “Agenda” section of the notice.

View the Federal Register notice for full details, including the agenda.

To join the teleconference or to request special accommodations, contact the individual listed below no later than 1 p.m. on January 17, 2022, to obtain the needed information. The number of teleconferences lines is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For further information contact Mr. Jeff Decker, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee, telephone 202-372-1507 or via email at NBSAC@uscg.mil.

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