[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 106 (Friday, June 3, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32642-32643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11004]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2005-21311]


Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). 
CTAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on 
matters relating to the safe and secure transportation and handling of 
hazardous materials in bulk on U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports and 
waterways.

DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
October 28, 2005. However, the Coast Guard will include all 
applications received before any recommendations are made to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-MSO-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling (202) 267-1217/0081; 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. 
The application form is also available at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/ctac/ctac.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Robert J. Hennessy, 
Executive Director of CTAC, or Ms. Sara S. Ju, Assistant to the 
Executive Director, telephone (202) 267-1217/0081, fax (202) 267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee (CTAC) is an advisory

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committee constituted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the 
Commandant through the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security 
and Environmental Protection on matters relating to the safe and secure 
transportation and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on U.S.-flag 
vessels in U.S. ports and waterways. The advice and recommendations of 
CTAC also assist the U.S. Coast Guard in formulating the position of 
the United States on hazardous material transportation issues prior to 
meetings of the International Maritime Organization.
    CTAC meets at least once a year, usually twice a year, at Coast 
Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, or in another location. CTAC's 
subcommittees and working groups may meet to perform specific 
assignments as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for eight positions that 
expire in December 2005. To be eligible, applicants should have 
experience in chemical manufacturing, vessel design and construction, 
marine transportation of chemicals, safety and health, or marine 
environmental protection issues associated with chemical 
transportation. Each member serves for a term of 3 years. Some 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, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.

    Dated: May 25, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 05-11004 Filed 6-2-05; 8:45 am]
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