[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 247 (Monday, December 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67586-67587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-32470]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD-94-066]


Navigation Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on the Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC). NAVSAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters 
relating to the prevention of vessel collisions, rammings, and 
groundings, including, but not limited to: Inland Rules of the Road, 
International Rules of the Road, navigation regulations and equipment, 
routing measures, marine information, diving safety, and aids to 
navigation systems.

DATES: Applications and any supporting information must be received on 
or before February 28, 1997.

ADDRESS: Application forms may be obtained by writing Commandant (G-
MOV-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001; or by calling (202) 267-0415; or by faxing (202) 267-4826. 
Completed application forms must be submitted to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Margie Hegy, Executive Director of NAVSAC at (202) 267-0415, or Diane 
Schneider, Executive Secretary, telephone (202) 267-0352, fax (202) 
267-4826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Navigation Safety Advisory Council 
(NAVSAC) is a Federal advisory council constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 
2. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of 
Transportation, via the Commandant of the Coast Guard, on matters 
relating to the prevention of vessel collisions, rammings, and 
groundings, including, but not limited to: Inland Rules of the Road, 
International Rules of the Road, navigation regulations and equipment, 
routing measures, marine information, diving safety, and aids to 
navigation systems.

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    NAVSAC meets at least twice a year at various locations in the 
continental United States. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. 
Its committees and working groups may meet to consider specific 
problems as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for seven positions that 
expire or become vacant on June 30, 1997. To be eligible, applicants 
should have expertise in the above mentioned subject areas. To assure 
balanced representation of subject matter expertise, members are 
chosen, insofar as practical, from the following groups: (1) recognized 
experts and leaders in organizations having an active interest in the 
Rules of the Road and vessel and port safety; (2) representatives of 
owners and operators of vessels, professional mariners, recreational 
boaters, and the recreational boating industry; (3) individuals with an 
interest in maritime law; and (4) Federal and state officials with 
responsibility for vessel and port safety.
    Each member serves for a term of 3 years. A few members may serve 
consecutive terms. Members serve without compensation from the Federal 
Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem may be provided.
    In support of the Department of Transportation's policy on ethnic 
and gender diversity, the Coast Guard is especially interested in 
receiving applications from qualified women and minority group members.
    Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450).

    Dated: December 12, 1996.
J.C. Card,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety 
and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 96-32470 Filed 12-20-96; 8:45 am]
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