[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6285-6286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1597]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2006-23795]


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 April 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-PSO-1); U.S. Coast Guard, Room 1210; 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. Be sure to sign and include 
the short page that allows us to keep political affiliation on file. 
This notice is available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov in 
docket USCG-2006-23795 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.

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    We are currently considering applications for two positions from 
the Barge and Towing Industry, one position from the Offshore Industry, 
one position from Shippers, 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.
    When filling in the ``Name of Committee you are interested in'' 
block, please indicate ``TSAC'' followed by the position category for 
which you are applying.
    If you are selected as a member who represents the general public, 
we will require you to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report (OGE Form 450). We may not release the report or the information 
in it to the public, except under an order issued by a Federal court or 
as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
    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: February 1, 2006.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards Prevention.
[FR Doc. E6-1597 Filed 2-6-06; 8:45 am]
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