[Federal Register: July 21, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 139)]
[Notices]
[Page 43151]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG-2003-15530]
Navigation Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC). NAVSAC advises the Coast
Guard on the prevention of vessel collisions, rammings, and groundings;
Inland Rules of the Road; International Rules of the Road; navigation
regulations and equipment; routing measures; marine information; diving
safety; and aids to navigation systems.
DATES: Application forms must reach us on or before September 15, 2003.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant
(G-MW), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001; by calling (202) 267-6164; by faxing (202) 267-4700; or by e-mail
Jshort@comdt.uscg.mil. Send your completed application form and a short
resume to the above street address. This notice and the application
form are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Margie Hegy, Executive Director of
NAVSAC at (202) 267-0415, fax (202) 267-4700.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Navigation Safety Advisory Council
(NAVSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2; Pub. L.
92-463, 86 Stat. 770 (1972). It advises the Secretary of Homeland
Security, via the Commandant of the Coast Guard, on the prevention of
vessel collisions, rammings, and groundings; Inland Rules of the Road;
International Rules of the Road; navigation regulations and equipment;
routing measures; marine information; diving safety; and aids to
navigation systems.
NAVSAC meets at least twice a year at various locations in the
continental United States. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes.
Its subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific
problems as required.
We will consider applications for 21 positions. To be considered
for membership, all applicants, including individuals who applied
previously, must submit current applications and a brief resume.
However, if Congressional letters of reference supporting an earlier
application were submitted within the last two years, they do not need
to be updated. These letters of reference will be considered as part of
an updated application.
To be eligible for membership on NAVSAC, you should have experience
in the above mentioned subject areas. To assure balanced representation
of subject matter expertise, members are chosen, insofar as practical,
from the following groups: (1) Recognized experts and leaders in
organizations having an active interest in the Rules of the Road and
vessel and port safety; (2) representatives of owners and operators of
vessels, professional mariners, recreational boaters, and the
recreational boating industry; (3) individuals with an interest in
maritime law; and (4) Federal and State officials with responsibility
for vessel and port safety. In addition, memberships will be
geographically balanced. Seven members will be appointed to serve one-
year terms; seven to serve two-year terms; and the remaining seven will
serve for a term of three years. Thereafter, one-third of the
memberships will expire annually on June 30 and members will be
appointed or reappointed to serve three-year terms. A few members may
serve consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from
the Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem may
be provided.
In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on
gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members
of minority groups to apply.
Dated: July 14, 2003.
T.H. Gilmour,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 03-18377 Filed 7-18-03; 8:45 am]
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