[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39689-39690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19243]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 96-027]


Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Request for Applications

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants for appointment to 
membership in the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). This 
Committee is a 16 member Federal Advisory Committee that advised the 
Secretary of Transportation on matters related to shallow-draft inland 
and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety.

DATES: Completed applications and resumes must be received by September 
11, 1996.

ADDRESSES: To your request an application either call (202) 267-2997 
and give your name and mailing address or write to Commandant (G-MSE-
1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Room 1304 Washington, DC 
2093-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Junior Grade Patrick J. 
DeShon, Assistant Executive Director, TSAC, Commandant (G-MSE-1), U.S. 
Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Room 1304, Washington, DC 20593-
0001, (202) 267-2997.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 
is a 16 member Federal Advisory Committee that advises the Secretary of 
Transportation on matters related to shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safety. TSAC meets at least a twice a 
year in Washington, DC or another location selected by the U.S. Coast 
Guard.
    Applications will be considered for several expiring terms of 
follows: Four members from the barge and towing industry, reflecting a 
geographical balance; one member from port districts, authorities of 
terminal operators; one member from maritime labor; and one member from 
shipping. All members serve without compensation (neither travel nor 
per diem) from the Federal Government.
    To achieve the balance of membership required by the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Coast Guard is especially interested 
in receiving applications from minorities and women.
    Those persons who have previously submitted applications must 
reapply as no applications received prior to this solicitation will be 
considered.
    Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450).


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    Dated: July 22, 1996.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 96-19243 Filed 7-29-96; 8:45 am]
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