The Federal Register

Exchange Visitor Programs--Sanctions and Terminations

Thu, Nov 29 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On November 2, 2007, the State Department published in the Federal Register a final rule entitled Exchange Visitor Programs Sanctions and Terminations. The Department amended its regulations to add to and modify the existing actions for which the Department may sanction a sponsor. The change in the regulations will streamline the review process to offer sanctioned sponsors the procedural due process rights equal to those that the Administrative Procedure Act guarantees. In addition, the Rule eliminated summary suspension and modifies program suspension to halt the activities of a sponsor that has committed a serious act of omission or commission which has or could have the effect of endangering the health, safety, or welfare of an exchange visitor, or damage the national security interests of the United States. This rule is being withdrawn because it was submitted to OMB for formal significance designation; however, it was published prior to that determination being made. Since OMB's designation

Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Nov 29 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Subcommittee on Fire Protection of the Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) Headquarters Building, 1800 N. Kent Street, Suite 1060, Arlington, VA 22209. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 52nd Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Fire Protection to be held at Central Hall Westminster in London, UK from January 1418, 2008.

Discussion will focus on papers received and draft U.S. positions regarding:
Performance testing and approval standards for fire safety systems; Comprehensive review of the Fire Test Procedures Code;
Review of fire safety of external areas on passenger ships; Measures to prevent fires in enginerooms and cargo pumprooms; Fire resistance of ventilation ducts;
Review of the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code); Application of requirements for requirements for dangerous g

Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

Thu, Nov 29 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Subcommittee on Radio Communications and Search and Rescue of the Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct open meetings at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2007, Wednesday, January 9, February 20, March 12, and April 2, 2008. The meetings will be held in suite 1060 of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM), 1800 North Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209. These meetings are to prepare for the 12th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR) scheduled for April 610, 2008 in London, England.

The primary matters to be considered include:
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS);
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radiocommunication matters;
Satellite services (Inmarsat and COSPASSARSAT);
Matters concerning search and rescue;
Developments in maritime radiocommunication systems and technology; Revision of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue