[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 21 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 4722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1612]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2007-27096]


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 the Coast Guard on or before 
March 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Applications are available on the Advisory Committee Web 
site at http://homeport.uscg.mil/mycg/portal/ep/home.do, ``Ports and 
Waterways,'' ``Safety Advisory Committees,'' and look for ``ACM'' 
(Application for Committee Membership). You may also request an 
application form by writing to Commandant (CG-3PS0-1/TSAC); U.S. Coast 
Guard, Room 1210; 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; 
by calling 202-372-1401; or by faxing 202-372-1926. 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. In addition to your phone number, 
please indicate your e-mail address in the ``TELEPHONE'' block. This 
notice is available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov in docket 
USCG-2007-27096.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Miante; Assistant Executive 
Director of TSAC, telephone 202-372-1407, fax 202-372-1926, 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 Subcommittees and 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.
    We are currently considering applications for three positions from 
the Barge and Towing Industry, one position from Port Districts, 
Authorities, or Terminal Operators; one position from Maritime Labor; 
and two positions from Shippers. 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 
(e.g., Barge and Towing, Maritime Labor, Port Districts, Authorities, 
or Terminal Operators, or Shipper) for which you are applying.
    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: January 26, 2007.
L.W. Thomas,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of National and 
International Standards, Assistant Commandant for Prevention-
Operations.
[FR Doc. E7-1612 Filed 1-31-07; 8:45 am]
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