[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 77 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 20923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8077]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2005-21002]


Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC advises the Coast Guard 
on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway 
navigation and towing safety.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before May 27, 2005

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) 267-0214; or by faxing (202) 267-4570. 
Send your original completed and signed application in written form to 
the above street address. This notice is available on the Internet at 
http://dms.dot.gov in docket USCG-2005-21002 and the application form 
is also available at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/index.htm 
(click on ``ACM Application'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Miante; Assistant Executive 
Director of TSAC, telephone (202) 267-0214, fax (202) 267-4570, or e-
mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 
is a Federal advisory committee mandated by Congress and operates under 
5 U.S.C. App. 2, (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, as amended). It advises 
the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to shallow-draft 
inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. This advice 
also assists 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 working groups may meet to 
consider specific issues as required. The 16-person membership includes 
7 representatives of the Barge and Towing Industry (reflecting a 
regional geographical balance); 1 member from the Offshore Mineral and 
Oil Supply Vessel Industry; and 2 members from each of the following 
areas: Maritime Labor; Shippers (of whom at least one shall be engaged 
in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by barge); Port 
Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators; and the General Public.
    We are currently considering applications for two positions from 
the Barge and Towing Industry, one position from Port Districts, 
Authorities, or Terminal Operators, one position from Labor, and one 
position from the General Public. To be eligible, applicants should 
have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience relative to the 
position in towing operations, marine transportation, or business 
operations associated with shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway 
navigation and towing safety. Each member serves for a term of up to 4 
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 Homeland Security on 
gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members 
of minority groups to apply.

    Dated: April 18, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 05-8077 Filed 4-21-05; 8:45 am]
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