Great Lakes Maritime Academy Alumni

Great Lakes Maritime Academy will be having a one day radar renewal for alumni only the friday of the alumni weekend, February 17.  Please call the academy for more information or if you are interested!

The Alumni weekend is Feb 17 & 18.  Friday get-together is at the Elks Club and the dinner Saturday will be at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held
via webinar. The webinar is open to
members of the public. Those interested
in participating should contact Julie A.
Neer at SEDAR (See FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT) to request an
invitation providing webinar access
information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie
A. Neer, SEDAR Coordinator, 4055
Faber Place, Suite 201, North
Charleston, SC 29405; phone: (843) 571–
4366; e-mail: Julie.neer@safmc.net.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Gulf
of Mexico, South Atlantic, and
Caribbean Fishery Management
Councils, in conjunction with NOAA
Fisheries and the Atlantic and Gulf
States Marine Fisheries Commissions
have implemented the Southeast Data,
Assessment and Review (SEDAR)
process, a multi-step method for
determining the status of fish stocks in
the Southeast Region. SEDAR is a threestep
process including: (1) Data
Workshop, (2) Assessment Process
utilizing webinars and workshops (3)
Review Workshop. The product of the
Data Workshop is a data report which
compiles and evaluates potential
datasets and recommends which
datasets are appropriate for assessment
analyses. The product of the Assessment
Process is a stock assessment report
which describes the fisheries, evaluates
the status of the stock, estimates
biological benchmarks, projects future
population conditions, and recommends
research and monitoring needs. The
assessment is independently peer
reviewed at the Review Workshop. The
product of the Review Workshop is a
Summary documenting Panel opinions
regarding the strengths and weaknesses
of the stock assessment and input data.
Participants for SEDAR Workshops are
appointed by the Gulf of Mexico, South
Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery
Management Councils and NOAA
Fisheries Southeast Regional Office,
HMS Management Division, and
Southeast Fisheries Science Center.
Participants include data collectors and
database managers; stock assessment
scientists, biologists, and researchers;
constituency representatives including
fishermen, environmentalists, and
NGO’s; International experts; and staff
of Councils, Commissions, and state and
federal agencies.
SEDAR 26 ‘pre-Data, post-
Assessment’ webinar series: Using
datasets recommended from the Data
Workshop, participants from both the
data workshop and the assessment
workshop will come together for two
webinars to provide early modeling
advice.
Special Accommodations
This meeting is physically accessible
to people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to the
Council office (see ADDRESSES) at least
10 business days prior to the meeting.
Dated: June 2, 2011.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–13997 Filed 6–6–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Hydrographic Services Review Panel
AGENCY: National Ocean Service,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of membership
solicitation for Hydrographic Services
Review Panel.
SUMMARY: This notice responds to the
Hydrographic Service Improvements
Act Amendments of 2002, Public Law
107–372, which requires the
Administrator of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA), to solicit nominations for
membership on the Hydrographic
Services Review Panel (HSRP). The
HSRP, a Federal advisory committee,
advises the Administrator on matters
related to the responsibilities and
authorities set forth in section 303 of the
Hydrographic Services Improvement
Act of 1998 (as amended) and such
other appropriate matters as the
Administrator refers to the Panel for
review and advice. The Act states, ‘‘the
voting members of the Panel shall be
individuals who, by reason of
knowledge, experience, or training, are
especially qualified in one or more of
the disciplines and fields relating to
hydrographic data and hydrographic
services, marine transportation, port
administration, vessel pilotage, coastal
and fishery management, and other
disciplines as determined appropriate
by the Administrator.’’ The NOAA
Administrator is seeking to broaden the
areas of expertise represented on the
Panel and encourages individuals with
expertise in navigation data, products
and services; coastal management;
fisheries management; coastal and
marine spatial planning; geodesy; water
levels; and other science-related fields
to apply for Panel membership. To
apply for membership on the Panel,
applicants should submit a current
resume as indicated in the ADDRESSES
section. A cover letter highlighting
specific areas of expertise relevant to the
purpose of the Panel is helpful, but not
required. NOAA is an equal opportunity
employer.
DATES: Resume application materials
should be sent to the address, e-mail, or
fax specified and must be received by
July 29, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Submit resume for Panel
membership to Kathy Watson via mail,
fax, or e-mail. Mail: Kathy Watson,
NOAA National Ocean Service, Office of
Coast Survey, NOAA (N/CS), 1315 East
West Highway, SSMC3 Rm 6126, Silver
Spring, MD, 20910; Fax: 301–713–4019;
E-mail: Hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov;
or kathy.watson@noaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Watson, NOAA National Ocean
Service, Office of Coast Survey, NOAA
(N/CS), 1315 East West Highway,
SSMC3 Rm 6126, Silver Spring,
Maryland, 20910; Telephone: 301–713–
2770 x158, Fax: 301–713–4019; E-mail:
Hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov; or
kathy.watson@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 33
U.S.C. 883a, et seq., NOAA’s National
Ocean Service (NOS) is responsible for
providing nautical charts and related
information for safe navigation. NOS
collects and compiles hydrographic,
tidal and current, geodetic, and a variety
of other data in order to fulfill this
responsibility. The HSRP provides
advice on current and emerging
oceanographic and marine science
technologies relating to operations,
research and development; and
dissemination of data pertaining to:
(a) Hydrographic surveying;
(b) Shoreline surveying;
(c) Nautical charting;
(d) Water level measurements;
(e) Current measurements;
(f) Geodetic measurements;
(g) Geospatial measurements;
(h) Geomagnetic measurements; and
(i) Other oceanographic/marine
related sciences.
The Panel has fifteen voting members
appointed by the NOAA Administrator
in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 892c.
Members are selected on a standardized
basis, in accordance with applicable
Department of Commerce guidance. The
Co-Directors of the Center for Coastal
and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic
Center and two other NOAA employees
serve as nonvoting members of the
Panel. The Director, NOAA Office of
Coast Survey, serves as the Designated
Federal Official (DFO).
This solicitation is to obtain candidate
applications for up to 5 full voting
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member vacancies on the Panel as of
January 1, 2012. Additional
appointments may be made to fill
vacancies left by any members who
choose to resign during 2012. Be
advised that some voting members
whose terms expire January 1, 2012 may
be reappointed for another full term if
eligible.
If you submitted a resume application
for the April 21, 2010 Federal Register
Notice for HSRP membership
solicitation, and are still interested in
being considered for membership on the
Panel, you need to confirm your interest
by contacting NOAA’s HSRP Program
Coordinator, Kathy Watson, at
Hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov; or
kathy.watson@noaa.gov; telephone:
(301) 713–2770 x158. If you respond
that you are still interested, you can
either request that your 2010 resume
application be resubmitted, or you may
resubmit a more current resume
application for the 2011 selection
process.
Voting members are individuals who,
by reason of knowledge, experience, or
training, are especially qualified in one
or more disciplines relating to
hydrographic surveying, tides, currents,
geodetic and geospatial measurements,
marine transportation, port
administration, vessel pilotage, coastal
or fishery management, and other
oceanographic or marine science areas
as deemed appropriate by the
Administrator. Full-time officers or
employees of the United States may not
be appointed as a voting member. Any
voting member of the Panel who is an
applicant for, or beneficiary of (as
determined by the Administrator) any
assistance under 33 U.S.C. 892c shall
disclose to the Panel that relationship,
and may not vote on any other matter
pertaining to that assistance.
Voting members of the Panel serve a
four-year term, except that vacancy
appointments are for the remainder of
the unexpired term of the vacancy.
Members serve at the discretion of the
Administrator and are subject to
government ethics standards. Any
individual appointed to a partial or full
term may be reappointed for one
additional full term. A voting member
may serve until his or her successor has
taken office. The Panel selects one
voting member to serve as the Chair and
another to serve as the Vice Chair. The
Vice Chair acts as Chair in the absence
or incapacity of the Chair but will not
automatically become the Chair if the
Chair resigns. Meetings occur at least
twice a year, and at the call of the Chair
or upon the request of a majority of the
voting members or of the Administrator.
Voting members receive compensation
at a rate established by the
Administrator, not to exceed the
maximum daily rate payable under
section 5376 of title 5, United States
Code, when engaged in performing
duties for the Panel. Members are
reimbursed for actual and reasonable
expenses incurred in performing such
duties.
Individuals Selected for Panel
Membershp
Upon selection and agreement to
serve on the HSRP Panel, you become
a Special Government Employee (SGE)
of the United States Government. 18
U.S.C. 202(a) an SGE(s) is an officer or
employee of an agency who is retained,
designated, appointed, or employed to
perform temporary duties, with or
without compensation, not to exceed
130 days during any period of 365
consecutive days, either on a fulltime or
intermittent basis. Please be aware that
after the selection process is complete,
applicants selected to serve on the Panel
must complete the following actions
before they can be appointed as a Panel
member:
(a) Security Clearance (on-line
Background Security Check process and
fingerprinting conducted through
NOAA Workforce Management); and
(b) Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report—As an SGE, you are required to
file a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report to avoid involvement in a real or
apparent conflict of interest. You may
find the Confidential Financial
Disclosure Report at the following Web
site. http://www.usoge.gov/forms/
form_450.aspx.
Dated: June 1, 2011.
Captain John E. Lowell, Jr.,
NOAA, Director, Office of Coast Survey,
National Ocean Service, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011–14025 Filed 6–6

GREAT LAKES MARITIME ACADEMY
715 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
www.nmc.edu/maritime
Continuing Education Training Courses
2011 – 2012
ONE-DAY RADAR RE-CERTIFICATION
September 23, 2011
October 7, 2011
November 11, 2011
December 2, 2011
January 20, 2012
January 27, 2012
February 10, 2012
February 17, 2012
February 24, 2012
March 2, 2012
March 9, 2012
March 16, 2012
April 13, 2012
TWO-DAY RADAR RE-CERTIFICATION
September 22 & 23, 2011
October 6 & 7, 2011
November 10 & 11, 2011
December 01 & 02, 2011
January 19 & 20, 2012
January 26 & 27, 2012
February 9 & 10, 2012
February 16 & 17, 2012
February 23 & 24, 2012
March 1 & 2, 2012
March 8 & 9, 2012
March 15 & 16, 2012
April 12 & 13, 2012

Five-Day Unlimited Radar Observer (bring calculator & parallel rules): Jan. 2 – 6, 2012, Mar. 26 – 30, 2012

AB & QMED Courses (Able Seaman & Qualified Member of the Engine Dept): Feb. 6 – 18, 2012

Vessel Security Officer (VSO)/Company Security Officer (CSO) Course: To Be Announced

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Course: To be announced

FEE INFORMATION (credit card, check, cash or money order)
Must be paid in full in advance in order to guarantee registration
One-Day Radar Recertification: $150.00 (class minimum = 3)
Two-Day Radar Recertification: $250.00 (class minimum = 3)
Five-Day Unlimited Radar: $600.00 (class minimum = 6)
Radar Classes are limited to ten students
AB & QMED Courses: Call for current fee

Additional Information:
Classes require a minimum number of students and may be cancelled.
All classes begin at 8:30 am unless otherwise noted.
If taking a recertification course, must bring proof of prior certification.
To register call the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, (877) 824-7447 or (231) 995-1200,
e-mail: jjohnson@nmc.edu

March 14, 2011

Grand River Navigation Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that its parent company, Rand Logistics, Inc. has recently acquired two, U.S. flagged,

self-unloading, integrated tug/barge units from KK Integrated Shipping.

These two vessels will be operated by Grand River Navigation Co., Inc.

Our expansion from a one boat company in the year 2000 to a seven boat fleet

to start the 2011 shipping season clearly demonstrates the continued pursuit of our

long term goals of company growth in the Great Lakes region and dedication to our customers, employees and shareholders.

If you are interested in how you can join our group, please submit your resume to…

Rick Turman, Sr.

Manager of Personnel & Administration

Grand River Navigation Co., Inc.

rturman@grnavigation.com

The cadets will be throwing a Pig Roast April 16th at the Beeker House in Cedar, 2634 Kasson Rd, food served at 2 PM.

Donations are appriciated.

Please RSVP to Chris at 330-350-2496 or Fowlman390@msn.com by April 1st.  They would like everyone to bring a dish to pass, please also let Chris know what you are bringing. BYOB.

There will be a bonfire at night as well as yard games and music.

Seaway Regulations and Rules:
Periodic Update, Various Categories

Feel free to review and send along any questions or concerns

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-1833.pdf

Please mail your dues to:

Great Lakes Maritime Academy

715 East Front Street

Traverse City, MI  49686