[Federal Register: August 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 162)]
[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-2008-0799]
National Offshore 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
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). NOSAC provides
advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters
affecting the offshore industry.
DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before
November 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing Mr. James
Magill, Assistant Executive Director of NOSAC, Commandant (CG-5222),
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001;
by calling 202-372-1414; or by faxing 202-372-1926. Also a copy of the
application form, as well as this notice, is available in our online
docket, USCG-2008-0799 at http://www.regulations.gov and at the Coast
Guard's Advisory Committee homeport Web page at: https://
homeport.uscg.mil/nosac. Send your completed application to the
Assistant Executive Director at the street address above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Patrick W. Clark, Executive
Director of NOSAC, or James M. Magill, Assistant Executive Director,
telephone 202 372-1414, fax 202-372-1926.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOSAC is a Federal advisory committee
established under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). It consists of 15 regular
members who
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have particular knowledge and experience regarding offshore technology,
equipment, safety and training, as well as environmental expertise in
the exploration or recovery of offshore mineral resources. It provides
advice and makes recommendations to the Assistant Commandant for Marine
Safety, Security and Stewardship regarding safety, security and
rulemaking matters relating to the offshore mineral and energy
industries. This advice assists the Coast Guard in developing policy
and regulations and formulating the positions of the United States in
advance of meetings of the International Maritime Organization.
NOSAC meets approximately twice a year, with one of these meetings
being held at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. 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 five positions. These positions
will begin in January 2009. Applications should reach us by November
30, 2008. If we do not receive sufficient qualified applicants by the
deadline we may consider applications received later if they arrive
within a reasonable time before we make our recommendations to the
Secretary of Homeland Security.
To be eligible, applicants should have experience in one of the
following categories: (1) Offshore supply vessel services including
geophysical services, (2) construction of offshore facilities, (3)
offshore operations, (4) offshore drilling or (5) offshore production
of oil and gas. Please state on the application form which of the five
categories you are applying for. Each member normally serves a term of
3 years or until a replacement is appointed. 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.
In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups
to apply.
If you are interested in applying to become a member of NOSAC, send
a completed application form to Mr. James Magill, Assistant Executive
Director of NOSAC, Commandant (CG-5222), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-372-1414; or by
faxing 202-372-1926. Send the application form in time for it to be
received by the DFO on or before November 30, 2008.
A copy of the application form is available in the docket for this
notice. To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
enter the docket number for this notice (USCG-2008-0799) in the Search
box, and click ``Go''.
Dated: August 7, 2008.
J.G. Lantz
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, Assistant Commandant
for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship.
[FR Doc. E8-19179 Filed 8-19-08; 8:45 am]
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