[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 153 (Thursday, August 9, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 44849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15505]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2007-28839]


National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancy

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 7, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to 
Commandant, Office of Boating Safety (CG-3PCB-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 
2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-372-
1062; or by faxing 202-372-1932. Send your application in written form 
to the above street address. This notice and the application form are 
available on the Internet at: http://www.uscgboating.org/nbsac/nbsac.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Executive Secretary 
of NBSAC, telephone 202-372-1062, fax 202-372-1932, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 
92-463). It advises the Coast Guard regarding regulations and other 
major boating safety matters. NBSAC's 21 members are drawn equally from 
the following three sectors of the boating community: State officials 
responsible for State boating safety programs, recreational boat and 
associated equipment manufacturers, and national recreational boating 
organizations and the general public. 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 position which was vacated on June 26, 2007: One 
representative of recreational boat and associated equipment 
manufacturers. The appointee for this position will serve the remainder 
of the previous member's term, which expires December 31, 2008.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Applicants from previous years should submit an updated 
application to ensure consideration for the vacancy announced in this 
notice. Applicants for the vacancy notice published on April 26, 2007 
in 72 FR 20862 do not need to submit any additional application 
materials. 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: August 1, 2007.
F.J. Sturm,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance 
(Acting).
[FR Doc. E7-15505 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am]
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