[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 26757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12286]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 95-042]


Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants for appointment to 
membership on the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory 
Committee. The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Secretary 
of Transportation and the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters 
related to the safety of commercial fishing industry vessels.

DATES: Applications should be received no later than July 31, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Persons interested in applying should request an application 
from Commandant (G-MVI-4), Room 1405, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 
2100 Second St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20593-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Mark D. Bobal, Executive 
Director, Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee, (202) 
267-2307 or fax (202) 267-1069.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by the Commercial Fishing 
Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988, the Coast Guard established the 
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (Committee) to 
provide advice to the Coast Guard on issues related to the safety of 
commercial fishing vessels regulated under chapter 45 of Title 46, 
United States Code which includes uninspected fishing vessels, fish 
processing vessels or fish tender vessels. The Committee consists of 17 
members as follows: Ten members from the commercial fishing industry 
who reflect a regional and representational balance and have experience 
in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of Title 46, United 
States Code applies, or as a crew member or processing line worker on 
an uninspected fish processing vessel; one member representing naval 
architects or marine surveyors; one member representing manufacturers 
of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 applies; one member 
representing education or training professionals related to fishing 
vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety, or 
professional qualifications; one member representing underwriters that 
insure vessels to which chapter 45 applies; and three members 
representing the general public, including whenever possible, an 
independent expert or consultant in maritime safety and a member of a 
national organization composed of persons representing owners of 
vessels to which chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine 
insurance industry.
    Applications will be considered for five expiring terms in the 
following categories: (a) Commercial Fishing Industry (three 
positions); (b) Equipment Manufacturers (one position); and (c) General 
Public (one position). The membership term is three years. A limited 
portion of the membership may serve consecutive terms.
    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 are provided. The Committee 
normally meets in different seaport cities nationwide, with 
subcommittee meetings for specific issues on an as-required basis.
    Persons selected as ``general public'' members are required to 
complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, SF 450, on an 
annual basis. The purpose of the report is to determine compliance with 
conflict of interest laws. This report will not be disclosed to any 
requesting person unless release is authorized by law, such as in 
response to a subpoena filed in an administrative or court proceeding.

    Dated: May 10, 1995.
G.N. Naccara,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 95-12286 Filed 5-17-95; 8:45 am]
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