[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 95 (Friday, May 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28531-28532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11403]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0316]
National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancy
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). This Council advises
the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other
major boating safety matters.
DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before
June 16, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume via one
of the following methods:
By mail: Commandant (CG-BSX-2)/NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff
Ludwig, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Ave. SE., Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581.
By email: [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, ADFO of National
Boating Safety Advisory Committee; telephone 202-372-1061 or email at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council
(NBSAC) is a federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, Public Law 92-463, 86 Stat. 770 as
amended. It was established under authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110 and
advises the Coast Guard on boating safety regulations and other major
boating safety matters. NBSAC has 21 members: Seven representatives of
State officials responsible for State boating safety programs, seven
representatives of recreational boat manufacturers and associated
equipment manufacturers, and seven representatives of national
recreational boating organizations and the general public, at least
five of whom are representatives of national recreational boating
organizations. Members are appointed by the Secretary of the Department
of Homeland Security.
The Council usually meets at least twice each year at a location
selected by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary
purposes. Subcommittees or working groups may also meet to consider
specific problems. We will consider applications received in response
to this notice for the position that was vacated on April 2, 2014: One
representative of State officials responsible for state boating safety
programs. The appointee for this position will serve the remainder of
the previous member's term, which expires December 31, 2015.
Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating
safety. Appointments for the 2014 vacancies remain pending. The 2014
vacancies were announced in the Federal Register on January 9, 2013 (78
FR 1865). Any applicant who applied for one of the ``State officials
responsible for state boating safety programs'' vacancies a will
automatically be considered for this additional vacancy and does not
need to submit another application. Similarly, any applicant who
applied for one of the 2015 vacancies for ``State officials responsible
for state boating safety programs'' announced in the Federal Register
on March 11, 2014 (79 FR 13664) will automatically be considered for
this additional vacancy and does not need to submit another
application. Individuals, who submitted an application for any year
prior to 2014, are asked to re-submit an application if the individual
wishes to apply for any of the vacancies announced in this notice.
To be eligible, you should have experience in one of the categories
listed above. 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). Member may
be considered to serve consecutive terms. Member serves at their own
expense and receives no salary, or other compensation from the Federal
Government. The exception to this policy is when attending NBSAC
meetings; member may be reimbursed for travel expenses and provided per
diem in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in
selection of Council members on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, or 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,
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send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) of NBSAC by email or mail according
to the instructions in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the
DATES section of this notice. Specify your area of expertise that
qualifies you to serve on NBSAC. Note that during the vetting process,
applicants may be asked to provide date of birth and social security
number. All email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.
To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Enter
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2010-0316) in the Search box,
and click ``Search.'' Please do not post your resume or OGE-450 Form on
this site.
Dated: May 8, 2014.
Jonathan C. Burton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2014-11403 Filed 5-15-14; 8:45 am]
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