[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 43415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21357]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 97-053]


National Boating 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 National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). 
NBSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on 
matters related to recreational boating safety.

DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before October 1, 
1997.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-OPB-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0950; or by faxing 202-267-4285. Submit 
application forms to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Albert J. Marmo, Executive 
Director of NBSAC, telephone 202-267-0950, fax 202-267-4285.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. It is a 
Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. NBSAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard regarding 
regulations and other boating safety matters. The Council consists of 
21 members drawn equally from the following sectors of the boating 
community: State officials responsible for State boating safety 
programs; recreational boating industry; and national recreational 
boating organizations and the general public.
    NBSAC normally meets twice a year at a location selected by the 
Coast Guard. When attending meetings of the Council, members are 
provided travel expenses and per diem.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for the following seven 
positions that expire or become vacant in December 1997: three 
representatives of State officials responsible for State boating safety 
programs; two representatives of the boating industry; and two 
representatives of national recreational boating organizations and from 
the general public. Applicants are considered for membership on the 
basis of their expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational 
boating safety. Each member serves for a term of 3 years unless filling 
an unexpired term. A few members may serve consecutive terms.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.
    Applicants selected may be required to complete a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Neither the report nor the 
information it contains may be released to the public, except under an 
order issued by a Federal court or as otherwise provided under the 
Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).

    Dated: August 7, 1997.
James D. Hull,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Operations Policy.
[FR Doc. 97-21357 Filed 8-12-97; 8:45 am]
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