[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] [[Page 43415]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard [CGD 97-053] National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Request for applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M