[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 80 (Friday, April 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23003-23004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09496]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0098]


Chemical Transportation 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 
Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). CTAC provides advice 
and makes recommendations on

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matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of 
hazardous materials activities insofar as they relate to matters within 
the United States Coast Guard's jurisdiction.

DATES: Applications for CTAC must include a cover letter and resume. 
Note that all materials must be received on or before June 9, 2014.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your cover letter and 
resume should be submitted via one of the following methods:
     By Email: [email protected]
     By Fax: (202) 372-8380
     By Mail: Mr. Patrick Keffler, Alternate Designated Federal 
Official (ADFO) of CTAC, Commandant, Hazardous Materials Division (CG-
ENG-5), U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 
7509 Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Cristina Nelson, 2703 
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509 Washington, DC 20593-7509, 
[email protected], phone: 202-372-1419, fax: 202-372-8380.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CTAC is established under the authority of 
Section 871 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. 451. CTAC is 
an advisory committee established in accordance with and operating 
under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 
U.S.C. Appendix, Public Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, as amended. This 
notice is issued under the authority of FACA.
    CTAC provides advice and recommendations to the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) on matters relating to the safe and secure 
marine transportation of hazardous materials activities insofar as they 
relate to matters within the United States Coast Guard's jurisdiction.
    CTAC meets at least twice per year. It may also meet for 
extraordinary purposes. Its Subcommittees may meet to consider specific 
problems as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for 10 positions that 
become vacant on September 17, 2014. To be eligible, applicants should 
have experience in chemical manufacturing, marine handling or 
transportation of chemicals, vessel design and construction, marine 
safety or security, or marine environmental protection. Each member 
serves for a term of three years. CTAC members may be limited to 
serving no more than two consecutive three-year terms. A member 
appointed to fill unexpired term may serve the remainder of that term. 
All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, 
reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the 
Federal Government.
    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 of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-65, as amended by Title II of Pub. L. 110-81).
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in 
selection of Committee members on the basis of race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, marital status, disabilities and genetic information, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. 
DHS strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its 
recruitment actions.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, submit your application materials indicating the position 
you wish to fill; specify your area of expertise, knowledge and 
experience that qualify you for the service on CTAC; and submit your 
complete package to Mr. Patrick Keffler, ADFO of CTAC, via one of the 
transmittal methods provided above. All email submittals will receive 
email receipt confirmation. Note that during the vetting process, 
applicants may be asked by the White House Liaison Office through the 
Coast Guard to provide their date of birth and social security number. 
To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov enter the 
docket number (for this notice (USCG-2014-0098) in the Search box, and 
click ``Search''. Please do not post your resume on this site.

    Dated: April 22, 2014.
F. J. Sturm,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2014-09496 Filed 4-24-14; 8:45 am]
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