[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28799-28800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12151]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0371]
Commercial Fishing 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 Safety Advisory Committee (CFSAC). The CFSAC
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard and the
Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to the safe
operation of commercial fishing industry vessels.
DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to
reach the Designated Federal Officer on or before June 30, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send your application in written form to Commandant (CG-
543), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Mail Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581. This notice and application information are
also available on the Internet at http://www.FishSafe.info.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Kemerer of the Coast Guard by
telephone at 202-372-1249, fax 202-372-1917, or e-mail:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CFSAC is a Federal advisory committee
under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). The Coast Guard chartered the
CFSAC 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 CFSAC 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.
The Coast Guard will consider applications for seven positions that
expire or become vacant in October 2011 in the following categories:
(a) Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) General Public, a
marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which Chapter 45 of
Title 46, U.S.C. applies (one position); (c) Manufacturers of equipment
for vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies (one
position); and (d) Owners of vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46,
U.S.C. applies (one position).
The CFSAC consists of 18 members as follows:
(a) Ten members who shall represent the commercial fishing industry
and who--(1) reflect a regional and representational balance; and (2)
have experience in the operation of vessels to which Chapter 45 of
Title 46, U.S.C. applies, or as crew member or processing line worker
on a fish processing vessel;
(b) Three members who shall represent the general public,
including, whenever possible--(1) An independent expert or consultant
in maritime safety;
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(2) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which Chapter
45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; and (3) a person familiar with issues
affecting fishing communities and families of fishermen;
(c) One member each of whom shall represent--(1) naval architects
and marine engineers; (2) manufacturers of equipment for vessels to
which Chapter 45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; (3) education or training
professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, fish
tender vessel safety or personnel qualifications; (4) underwriters that
insure vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; and (5)
owners of vessels to which Chapter 45 of title 46, U.S.C. applies.
Each member serves for a term of three years. An individual may be
appointed to a term as a member more than once. All members serve at
their own expense and receive no salary from the Federal Government,
although travel reimbursement and per diem may be provided for called
meetings. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal
Advisory Committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to
comply with provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act, Title
2, United States Code, Section 1603.
In support of the Coast Guard policy on gender and ethnic non-
discrimination, we encourage qualified men and women and members of all
racial and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values diversity;
all the different characteristics and attributes of persons that
enhance the mission of the Coast Guard.
If you are selected as a member drawn from 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 a
candidate for appointment as a SGE, applicants are required to complete
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 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 (DAEO)
or the DAEO's designate may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report.
If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Committee, send your application in written form to Commandant (CG-
543), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Mail Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581. Send the application in time for it to be
received by the Designated Federal Officer, Captain E.P. Christensen,
on or before June 30, 2011.
Dated: May 10, 2011.
Kevin S. Cook,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-12151 Filed 5-17-11; 8:45 am]
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