[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-2590]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CDG 98-002]


Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Request for 
Applications

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applicants to serve on the Merchant 
Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). MERPAC is a 19-member 
Federal Advisory Committee appointed by the Secretary of Transportation 
to advise the Coast Guard on matters related to the training, 
qualification, licensing, certification, and fitness of seamen serving 
in the U.S. merchant marine.

DATES: Membership applications should be received no later than April 
6, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Persons interested in serving on MERPAC may obtain an 
application form by writing to Commandant (G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 
2100 2nd St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or by calling (800) 842-
8740 ext. 7-6890, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. Requests for application forms may also be 
faxed to (202) 267-4570.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commander Steven J. Boyle, Executive Director, or Mr. Mark Gould, 
Assistant Executive Director, at the above address or by telephone at 
(202) 267-0214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MERPAC is chartered under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) to advise the Coast Guard on 
merchant marine personnel issues such as implementation of the 
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, types of marine simulation utilized 
in lieu of sea service for marine licenses, and regional examination 
center activities. Seven current appointments expire in January 1998.
    Applicants with one or more of the following backgrounds are needed 
to fill the positions:
    (a) Deck officer.
    (b) Three marine educator representatives.
    (c) Engineering officer.
    (d) Public representative.
    (e) Unlicensed engineer.
    The membership term is 3 years. No member may hold more than two 
consecutive 3-year terms.
    To achieve the desired balance of membership, the Coast Guard is 
especially interested in receiving applications from minorities, women, 
and persons with disabilities. The members of the Committee serve 
without compensation from the Federal Government; however, travel 
reimbursement and per diem will be provided. The MERPAC Committee 
normally meets twice a year, once in Washington, DC, and once elsewhere 
in the country. Working group meetings may be authorized for specific 
problems as required.
    Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450).
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 98-2590 Filed 2-2-98; 8:45 am]
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