[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 82 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 23148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-10727]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[USCG-1999-5550]


Towing Safety Advisory Committee; 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 Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Department of 
Transportation on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safety.

DATES: Application must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 6, 
1999.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0229; or by faxing 202-267-4570. Submit 
application forms to the same address. This notice and the application 
form are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Gerald Minate, Assistant Executive Director, telephone 202-267-
0229, fax 202-267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 
is a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of 
Transportation on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safely. The advice and recommendations 
also assist the Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United 
States in advance of meetings of the International Maritime 
Organization.
    TSAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters, 
Washington, DC, or another location selected by the Coast Guard. It may 
also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working 
groups may meet to consider specific problems as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider application for six positions that 
expire or become vacant in October 1999 as follows: Three members from 
the barge and towing industry, reflecting a geographical balance; one 
member from port districts, authorities, or terminal operators; one 
member from maritime labor; and one member from shippers who are 
engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by barge.
    To be eligible, applicants should have experience in towing 
operations, marine transportation, occupational safety and health, 
environmental protection, or business operations associated with the 
towing industry. Each member serves for a term of three years. A few 
members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own 
expense and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or 
other compensation from the Federal Government.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
form 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: April 19, 1999.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 99-10727 Filed 4-28-99; 8:45 am]
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