[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 30, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 30684]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8300]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2006-24734]


National Boating 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 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). NBSAC advises the 
Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before September 1, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to 
Commandant, Office of Boating Safety (G-PCB-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 
Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-1077; 
or by faxing 202-267-4285. Send your application in written form to the 
above street 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.uscgboating.org/nbsac/nbsac.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeanne Timmons, Executive Director 
of NBSAC, telephone 202-267-1077, fax 202-267-4285.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It advises the Coast Guard regarding 
regulations and other major boating safety matters. NBSAC's 21 members 
consist of: 7 representatives of State officials responsible for State 
boating safety programs; 7 representatives of recreational boat and 
associated equipment manufacturers; and 7 representatives of national 
recreational boating organizations and the general public, at least 5 
of whom are representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations. Members are appointed by the Secretary of the Department 
of Homeland Security.
    NBSAC normally meets twice each year at a location selected by the 
Coast Guard. When attending meetings of the Council, members are 
provided travel expenses and per diem.
    We will consider applications received in response to this notice 
for the following seven positions that expire or become vacant in 
December 2006: two representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs, two representatives of recreational boat 
and associated equipment manufacturers, and three representatives of 
national recreational boating organizations. The positions from the 
general public are not open for consideration this year.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Prior applicants should submit an updated application to ensure 
consideration for the vacancies announced in this notice. Each member 
serves for a term of up to 3 years. Members may serve consecutive 
terms.
    In support of the policy of the U.S. Coast Guard on gender and 
ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority 
groups to apply.

    Dated: May 18, 2006.
F.J. Sturm,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of Inspections and 
Compliance.
 [FR Doc. E6-8300 Filed 5-26-06; 8:45 am]
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