[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 121 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36648-36649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12539]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2005-21609]


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 provides advice and 
makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to 
prevention of collisions, groundings, and rammings.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before September 1, 
2005.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to NAVSAC 
Application, Commandant (G-MW), Room 1406, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 
Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-2384; 
or by faxing 202-267-4700. Send your original completed and signed 
application in written form to the above street address. This notice 
and the application are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov 
and the application form is also available at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/index.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Bobb; Assistant Executive 
Director of NAVSAC, telephone 202-267-2384, fax 202-267-4700, or e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Navigation Safety Advisory Council 
(NAVSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It 
advises the Secretary on matters relating to prevention of collisions, 
groundings, and rammings. This includes but is not limited to: Inland 
and International Rules of the Road, navigation regulations and 
equipment, routing measures, marine information, diving safety, and 
aids to navigation systems. This advice also assists the Coast Guard in 
formulating the position of the United States in advance of meetings of 
the International Maritime Organization.
    NAVSAC meets at least twice 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 problems as required. We will consider applications 
for eight positions that are vacant or whose terms will expire in 
November 2005 as follows: three members who are recognized experts and 
leaders in organizations having an active interest in Rules of the Road 
and vessel and port safety; two members with an interest in maritime 
law (individuals selected for these two categories should reflect a 
geographical balance); one member who is a federal or state official 
with responsibility for vessel and port safety; one member from 
recreational boating; and one member representing professional 
mariners. To be eligible, applicants should have particular expertise, 
knowledge, and experience in the Inland and International Rules of the 
Road, Aids to Navigation, Navigation Safety Equipment, Vessel Traffic 
Service, Traffic Separation Schemes and Vessel Routing. Each member 
serves for a term of up to three years. A few members may serve 
consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense but receive 
reimbursement for travel and per diem expenses 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.


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    Dated: June 17, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 05-12539 Filed 6-23-05; 8:45 am]
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