[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 38508] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-18809] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [CGD 96-035] National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). The Council is a 21 member Federal advisory committee that advises the Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety. DATES: Applications must be received on or before September 23, 1996. ADDRESSES: Application forms may be obtained by writing Commandant (G- OPB-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593- 001; by calling: (202) 267-0950; or by faxing (202) 267-4285. Application forms must be submitted to the same address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. A.J. Marmo, Executive Director of NBSAC, telephone (202) 267-0950, fax (202) 267-4285. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. It is a Federal advisory committee constitued under under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. NBSAC provides advice to the Coast Guard regarding regulations and other major boating safety matters. Members for the Council are drawn equally from the following sectors of the boating community: State officials responsible for State boating safety programs; recreational boat and associated equipment manfacuturers; and national recreational boating organizations and the general public. Members are appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The Council normally meets twice each year at a location selected by the Coast Guard. When attending meetings of the Council, members are provided travel expenses and per diem. The Coast Guard will consider applications for the following seven positions that expire or become vacant in December 1996: two representatives of State Officials responsible for State boating safety programs; two representatives of recreational boat and associated equipment manufacturers; and three representatives of national recreational boating organizations and from the general public. Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating safety. Each member serves for a term of three years unless filling an unexpired term. Some members may serve consecutive terms. In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups. Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450). Dated: July 17, 1996. J.A. Creech, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director, Operations Policy. [FR Doc. 96-18809 Filed 7-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M