[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 45 (Thursday, March 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 10470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-5468]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

[USCG-2002-11606]


Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC). CFIVAC 
advises and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on the safety of 
the commercial fishing industry.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before July 5, 2002.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-MOC-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling 202-493-7008; or by faxing 202-267-0506; or by 
emailing [email protected]. Send your application in written form 
to the above street address. This notice and the application form are 
available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Jon Sarubbi, Executive 
Director of CFIVAC, or Thomas Hummer, Assistant to the Executive 
Director, telephone 202-493-7008, fax 202-267-0506, email: 
[email protected] or http://www.uscg.mil/hq/gm/cfvs/cfivac.htm

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel 
Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 
U.S.C. App. 2. As required by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel 
Safety Act of 1988, the Coast Guard established 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. (See section 4508 of title 46 of the 
U.S. Code, 46 U.S.C. 4508).
    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 vessel equipment to which chapter 45 
applies; one member representing education or training professionals 
related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessels, 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 the marine 
insurance industry.
    CFIVAC meets at least once a year in different seaport cities 
nationwide. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its 
subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific problems 
as required.
    We will consider applications for six positions that expire or 
become vacant in October 2002 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) Equipment 
Manufacturer (one position); (c) General Public (one position).
    Each member serves a 3-year term. A few members may serve 
consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive 
no salary from the Federal Government, although travel reimbursement 
and per diem are provided.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on 
gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members 
of minority groups to apply.
    If you are selected as a member representing the general public, 
you are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report 
(OGE Form 450). We may not release the report or the information in it 
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: February 25, 2002.
Paul J. Pluta,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety 
and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 02-5468 Filed 3-6-02; 8:45 am]
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