[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 55 (Monday, March 23, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 13904-13905] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-7452] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [USCG-1998-3634] Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). CTAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters relating to the safe transportation and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on U.S. flag vessels and barges in U.S. ports and waterways. DATES: Applications and any supporting information must be received on or before May 29, 1998. ADDRESSES: Application forms may be obtained from the Internet through this docket (USCG-1998- ) at http://dms.dot.gov, or by writing Commandant (G-MSO-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling (202) 267-1217/0081; or by faxing (202) 267-4570. Completed application forms must be submitted to the same address by mail. This notice is available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this notice, contact Commander Kevin S. Cook, Executive Director of CTAC, or Ms. Sara S. Ju, Assistant to the Executive Director, telephone (202) 267-1217/0081, fax (202) 267-4570. For questions on the docket, contact Carol Kelly, Coast Guard Dockets team leader, or Paulette Twine, Chief, Documentary Services Division, U.S. Department of Transportation, 202-366-9329. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental Protection on matters relating to the safe transportation and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on U.S. flag vessels and barges in U.S. ports and waterways. The advice and recommendations of CTAC also assist the U.S. Coast Guard in formulating the United States' position on hazardous material transportation issues prior to meetings of the International Maritime Organization. CTAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. It may also meet more often than once a year for extraordinary purposes. CTAC's subcommittees and working groups may meet during the year to consider specific problems as required. The Coast Guard will consider applications for eight positions that expire or become vacant in July 1998. To be eligible, applicants should have experience in chemical manufacturing, marine transportation of chemicals, occupational safety and health, or environmental protection issues associated with chemical transportation. Each member serves for a term of 3 years and is eligible to be re-appointed to a second term of office. However, not more than 50 percent of the members [[Page 13905]] with expiring terms may be re-appointed. All members serve at their own expense, and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the Federal Government. In support of the Department of Transportation's policy on ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard is especially seeking applications from qualified women and minority group members. Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450). Dated: March 12, 1998. Joseph J. Angelo, Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. [FR Doc. 98-7452 Filed 3-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M