[Federal Register: December 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 249)]
[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
[USCG-2007-0156]
Towing 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
Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC advises the Coast Guard
on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway
navigation and towing safety.
DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before
February 15, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Application forms are available for download on the Advisory
Committee's Web site at http://homeport.uscg.mil/tsac; look for ``ACM''
(Application for Committee Membership) under ``General Information.''
You may also request that an application form be e-mailed or sent to
you by writing to Commandant (CG-5221/TSAC); U.S. Coast Guard, Room
1210; 2100 Second Street SW.; Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling
202-372-1401; or by e-mail to Gerald.P.Miante@uscg.mil. Send your
original completed and signed application in written form to the above
street address. Be sure to sign and include the short page that allows
us to keep political affiliation on file. In addition to your ``HOME
ADDRESS,'' please include your e-mail address in that block. Also, in
addition to your phone number, please indicate your fax number in the
``TELEPHONE'' block. This notice is available on the Internet at http://www.Regulations.gov
in docket USCG-2007-0156.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Miante; Assistant Executive
Director of TSAC, telephone 202-372-1407, fax 202-372-1926, or e-mail
Gerald.P.Miante@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
is a Federal advisory committee mandated by Congress and operates under
5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). It advises the Secretary of Homeland
Security on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal
waterway navigation and towing safety. This advice also assists the
Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United States in advance
of meetings of the International Maritime Organization.
TSAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters,
Washington, DC, or another location selected by the Coast Guard. It may
also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its Subcommittees and working
groups may meet to consider specific issues as required. The 16-person
membership includes 7 representatives of the Barge and Towing Industry
(reflecting a regional geographical balance); 1 member from the
Offshore Mineral and Oil Supply Vessel Industry; and 2 members from
each of the following areas: Maritime Labor; Shippers (of whom at least
one shall be engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by
barge); Port Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators; and the
General Public.
The Coast Guard is currently considering applications for two
positions from the Barge and Towing Industry, one position from Port
Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators; one position from
Maritime Labor; and one position from the General Public. To be
eligible, applicants should have particular expertise, knowledge, and
experience relative to the position in towing operations, marine
transportation, or business operations associated with shallow-draft
inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. Each member
serves for a three-year term. A few members may serve consecutive
terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary,
reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the
Federal Government.
Members of TSAC selected from the General Public will be appointed
and serve as Special Government Employees (SGE) as defined in section
202(a) of title 18, United States Code (18 U.S.C.). As a candidate for
appointment as an SGE, applicants are required to complete a
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (CFDR) on Office of Government
Ethics Form 450 (OGE Form 450). OGE Form 450s are 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 (DAEO) or his designate may release a
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
When filling in the ``Name of Committee you are interested in''
block,
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please indicate ``TSAC'' followed by the position category (e.g., Barge
and Towing, Maritime Labor, Port Districts, Authorities, or Terminal
Operators, or Public) for which you are applying.
In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages qualified women
and members of minority groups to apply.
Dated: December 19, 2007.
J.G. Lantz,
Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. E7-25309 Filed 12-28-07; 8:45 am]
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