[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 139 (Monday, July 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 43151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-18377]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2003-15530]


Navigation Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC). NAVSAC advises the Coast 
Guard on the prevention of vessel collisions, rammings, and groundings; 
Inland Rules of the Road; International Rules of the Road; navigation 
regulations and equipment; routing measures; marine information; diving 
safety; and aids to navigation systems.

DATES: Application forms must reach us on or before September 15, 2003.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-MW), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001; by calling (202) 267-6164; by faxing (202) 267-4700; or by e-mail 
[email protected]. Send your completed application form and a short 
resume 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: Ms. Margie Hegy, Executive Director of 
NAVSAC at (202) 267-0415, fax (202) 267-4700.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Navigation Safety Advisory Council 
(NAVSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2; Pub. L. 
92-463, 86 Stat. 770 (1972). It advises the Secretary of Homeland 
Security, via the Commandant of the Coast Guard, on the prevention of 
vessel collisions, rammings, and groundings; Inland Rules of the Road; 
International Rules of the Road; navigation regulations and equipment; 
routing measures; marine information; diving safety; and aids to 
navigation systems.
    NAVSAC meets at least twice a year at various locations in the 
continental United States. 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 21 positions. To be considered 
for membership, all applicants, including individuals who applied 
previously, must submit current applications and a brief resume. 
However, if Congressional letters of reference supporting an earlier 
application were submitted within the last two years, they do not need 
to be updated. These letters of reference will be considered as part of 
an updated application.
    To be eligible for membership on NAVSAC, you should have experience 
in the above mentioned subject areas. To assure balanced representation 
of subject matter expertise, members are chosen, insofar as practical, 
from the following groups: (1) Recognized experts and leaders in 
organizations having an active interest in the Rules of the Road and 
vessel and port safety; (2) representatives of owners and operators of 
vessels, professional mariners, recreational boaters, and the 
recreational boating industry; (3) individuals with an interest in 
maritime law; and (4) Federal and State officials with responsibility 
for vessel and port safety. In addition, memberships will be 
geographically balanced. Seven members will be appointed to serve one-
year terms; seven to serve two-year terms; and the remaining seven will 
serve for a term of three years. Thereafter, one-third of the 
memberships will expire annually on June 30 and members will be 
appointed or reappointed to serve three-year terms. A few members may 
serve consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from 
the Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem may 
be provided.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on 
gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members 
of minority groups to apply.

    Dated: July 14, 2003.
T.H. Gilmour,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, 
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 03-18377 Filed 7-18-03; 8:45 am]
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