[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 83 (Monday, May 2, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-10446] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: May 2, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [CGD 94-033] Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking additional applicants for appointment to membership on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The Committee is a nineteen member federal advisory committee that advises the Coast Guard on matters related to the training, qualification, licensing, certification and fitness of seamen serving in the U.S. merchant marine. DATES: Membership applications must be received by July 1, 1994. ADDRESSES: Persons interested in applying should write to Commandant (G-MVP-3), room 1210, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Miller, Assistant to the Executive Director, MERPAC, room 1210, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, (202) 267-0224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 21, 1993, the Coast Guard published a notice in the Federal Register (58 FR 49080) requesting applications for six openings for the Committee. This notice announces that the number of openings has increased from six to seven. The Coast Guard seeks applications for an additional member in the category of shipping company manager. The Committee consists of 19 members as follows: Ten active U.S. merchant mariners (three deck officers; three engineering officers; two unlicensed seamen; one staff officer; and one pilot); five marine educators (three from maritime academies, two of whom should be associated with State maritime academies; and two from other maritime training institutions); two shipping company managers; and two persons from the general public. Terms are expiring in the following categories: (a) Active Merchant Mariner (two positions--one deck officer and one engineering officer); (b) Certified Staff Officer (one position); (c) Marine Educator (two positions--one Maritime Academy and one Maritime Training); (d) Shipping Company Manager (one position); (e) General Public (one position). The membership term is three years. No member may hold more than two consecutive three-year terms. Those persons that submitted applications in reply to the September 21, 1993 notice, need not reapply. The Coast Guard received a number of letters expressing concern that the inland, river and near coastal industries are not adequately represented on the committee. In the October notice members of these industries were encouraged to apply. Interested members of these industries are again encouraged to apply. To achieve the balance of membership required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Coast Guard is especially interested in receiving applications from minorities and women. The members of the Committee serve without compensation from the Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem may be provided. The Committee normally meets in Washington, DC, with working group meetings for specific problems on an as-required basis. Dated: April 14, 1994. J.F. McGowan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection. [FR Doc. 94-10446 Filed 4-29-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M