[Federal Register: February 13, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 30)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2008-0017]
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee;
Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee (CFIVSAC).
The CFIVSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast
Guard for improving commercial fishing industry safety practices.
DATES: Applications for membership should reach the Coast Guard at the
address below on or before June 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant
(CG-5433), U.S. Coast
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Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling
202-372-1249; or by faxing 202-372-1917. Send your application in
written form to the above street address. This notice and the
application form are available on the Internet at http://www.FishSafe.info
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Rosecrans, a Designated
Federal Officer (DFO) of the CFIVSAC by telephone at 202-372-1245, fax
202-372-1917, e-mail: Michael.M.Rosecrans@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CFIVSAC is an advisory committee
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463). The Coast Guard
chartered the CFIVSAC to provide advice on issues related to the safety
of commercial fishing industry vessels regulated under Chapter 45 of
Title 46, United States Code, which includes uninspected fishing
vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish tender vessels. (See 46
U.S.C. 4508.)
The CFIVSAC meets at least once a year. It may also meet for other
extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees may gather throughout the
year to prepare for meetings or develop proposals for the committee as
a whole to address specific problems.
We will consider applications for six positions that expire or
become vacant in October 2008 in the following categories: (a)
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) Equipment
Manufacturer (one position); and (c) General Public (one position).
The CFIVSAC consists of 17 members as follows: (a) Ten members from
the commercial fishing industry who reflect a regional and
representational balance and have experience in the operation of
vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, United States Code applies, or
as a crew member or processing line member on an uninspected fish
processing vessel; (b) one member representing naval architects or
marine surveyors; (c) one member representing manufacturers of vessel
equipment to which Chapter 45 applies; (d) one member representing
education or training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish
processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety, or personnel
qualifications; (e) one member representing underwriters that insure
vessels to which Chapter 45 applies; and (f) three members representing
the general public including, whenever possible, an independent expert
or consultant in maritime safety and a member of a national
organization composed of persons representing owners of vessels to
which Chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine insurance
industry.
Each member serves a 3-year term. Members may serve consecutive
terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary
from the Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem
may be provided.
In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic
diversity, qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply for
membership.
If you are selected as a non-representative member, or as a member
who represents the general public, you will be appointed and serve as a
Special Government Employee (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title
18, United States Code. As candidates for appointment as an SGE,
applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report (OGE From 450). A completed OGE Form 450 is not releasable to
the public except under an order issued by a Federal court or as
otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). Only the
Designated Agency Ethics Official or the DAEO's designate may release a
Confidential Disclosure Report.
Dated: January 31, 2008.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. E8-2680 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]
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