[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33341-33342]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15759]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[USCG-1999-5838]


Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC); 
Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications; extension of application deadline.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard extends the deadline for applying to be a 
member of the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee 
(CFIVAC). CFIVAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast 
Guard on the safety of the commercial fishing industry.

DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 9, 
1999.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-MSO-2), U.S. Coast Guard, room 1210, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0214; or by faxing 202-
267-4570. Submit applications to the same address. This notice and the 
application forms are available on the internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this notice, contact 
Lieutenant Commander Randy Clark, Assistant Executive Director of 
CFIVAC, [email protected], or, LTJG Karen Weaver, 
[email protected], telephone 202-267-0214, fax 202-267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard originally requested people 
to apply for membership to the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel 
Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) in the June 2, 1998, Federal Register 
[USCG-1998-3882]. Several applications were received; however, the 
Coast Guard is providing more time for applicants. If you applied in 
response to the June 2 notice you do not need to submit another 
application. All applications submitted will be considered for the 
positions available.
    CFIVAC is a Federal advisory committee covered by 5 U.S.C. App. 2. 
As required by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 
1988, Pub. L. 100-424, the Coast Guard established

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CFIVAC to provide advice to the Coast Guard on issues related to the 
safety of commercial fishing vessels regulated under chapter 45 of 
title 46, United States Code, which includes uninspected fishing 
vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish tender vessels. CFIVAC 
consists of 17 members as follows: Ten members from the commercial 
fishing industry who reflect a regional and representational balance 
and have experience in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of 
Title 46, United States Code applies, or as a crew member or processing 
line member on an uninspected fish processing vessel; one member 
representing naval architects or marine surveyors; one member 
representing manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 
applies; one member representing education or training professionals 
related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender 
vessel safety, or personnel qualifications; one member representing 
underwriters that insure vessels to which chapter 45 applies; and three 
members representing the general public, including whenever possible, 
an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety and a member of 
a national organization composed of persons representing owners of 
vessels to which chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine 
insurance industry.
    CFIVAC meets at least once a year in different seaport cities 
nationwide. Special meetings may also be called. Subcommittee meetings 
are held to consider specific problems as required.
    Applications will be considered for six positions that expire or 
become vacant in October 1999 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) General Public (one 
position); (c) Equipment Manufacturers (one position).
    Persons selected as general public members are required to complete 
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, on an annual 
basis. 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).
    Each member serves for a term of three years. A limited portion of 
the membership may serve consecutive terms. Members of the CFIVAC serve 
without compensation from the Federal Government, although travel 
reimbursements and per diem are provided.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on 
ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.

    Dated: June 11, 1999.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 99-15759 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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