[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 68 (Monday, April 8, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15555-15556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8673]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[CGD 96-013]


National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC)

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on NOSAC.

DATES: Completed applications and supporting documentation should be 
submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard before November 30, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Persons interested in applying for membership on NOSAC may 
obtain an application form by writing to Commandant (G-MOS-2), U.S. 
Coast Guard, Room 1210, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001, or by calling the points of contact listed in the following 
paragraph.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Captain Robert L. Skewes, Executive Director, or Mr. James M. Magill, 
Assistant to the Executive Director, NOSAC, at (202) 267-1181, or by 
fax at (202) 267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOSAC provides advice and makes 
recommendations to the Chief, Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection Directorate, on safety and rulemaking matters related to the 
offshore mineral and energy industries. NOSAC consists of 14 regular 
members who have particular expertise, knowledge, and expertise 
regarding the transportation and other technology, equipment, and 
techniques that are used, or are being developed for use, in the 
exploration or recovery of offshore mineral resources. The advice and 
recommendations of NOSAC also assist the U.S. Coast Guard in 
formulating U.S. positions at meetings of the International Maritime 
Organization.
    NOSAC meets at least once a year at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters 
in Washington, DC. Special meetings may also be called. Subcommittee 
meetings are held as required to consider specific problems.
    Applications will be considered for four positions that expire or 
become vacant in January 1997. To be eligible, applicants should have 
experience in offshore operations, diving services, pipelaying, and 
general public interest

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associated with offshore activities. Persons selected as ``general 
public'' members are required to complete a Confidential Financial 
Disclosure Report, SF450, annually. The purpose of this report is to 
determine compliance with conflict of interest laws. This report will 
not be disclosed to any person unless release is authorized by law, 
such as in response to a subpoena in an administrative or court 
proceeding. Each member serves a term of 3 years. A limited portion of 
the membership may serve consecutive terms. Members of NOSAC serve at 
their own expense, and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel 
expenses, or other compensation from the Federal Government.
    In support of the U.S. Department of Transportation's policy on 
ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard is especially seeking 
applications from qualified women and minority group members.

    Dated: April 1, 1996.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director for Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 96-8673 Filed 4-5-96; 8:45 am]
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