[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 57305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19587]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2005-22266]


Great Lakes Pilotage 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 Great 
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (GLPAC). GLPAC provides advice and 
makes recommendations to the Secretary on a wide range of issues 
related to pilotage on the Great Lakes, including the rules and 
regulations that govern the registration, operating requirements, and 
training policies for all U.S. registered pilots. The Committee also 
advises on matters related to ratemaking to determine the appropriate 
charge for pilot services on the Great Lakes.

DATES: Completed application forms should reach us on or before 
November 31, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to GLPAC 
Application; Commandant (G-MWP-1), 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; Executive Secretary of 
GLPAC, telephone (202) 267-2384, fax (202) 267-4700, or 
mailto:[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee 
(GLPAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It 
advises the Secretary on a wide range of issues related to pilotage on 
the Great Lakes. GLPAC 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 problems as required.
    Applications are being considered for three positions whose terms 
have expired. Applications will be considered from persons representing 
three industry groups; Great Lakes vessel operators that contract for 
Great Lakes pilotage services, Great Lakes ports, and Great Lakes 
shippers. One appointment will be made to represent the Great Lakes 
vessel operators, one to represent the Great Lakes ports, and one to 
represent Great Lakes shippers.
    To be eligible, applicants should have particular expertise, 
knowledge, and experience regarding the regulations and policies on the 
pilotage of vessels on the Great Lakes, and at least 5 years practical 
experience in maritime operations. Each member serves for a term of 3 
years and may be reappointed for one additional term. 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.

    Dated: September 6, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 05-19587 Filed 9-29-05; 8:45 am]
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