[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 249 (Monday, December 31, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74319-74320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-25309]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2007-0156]


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 
February 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Application forms are available for download on the Advisory 
Committee's Web site at http://homeport.uscg.mil/tsac; look for ``ACM'' 
(Application for Committee Membership) under ``General Information.'' 
You may also request that an application form be e-mailed or sent to 
you by writing to Commandant (CG-5221/TSAC); U.S. Coast Guard, Room 
1210; 2100 Second Street SW.; Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 
202-372-1401; or by e-mail to [email protected]. 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 ``HOME 
ADDRESS,'' please include your e-mail address in that block. Also, in 
addition to your phone number, please indicate your fax number in the 
``TELEPHONE'' block. This notice is available on the Internet at http://www.Regulations.gov in docket USCG-2007-0156.

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. (Pub. L. 92-463). 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.
    The Coast Guard is currently considering applications for two 
positions from the Barge and Towing Industry, one position from Port 
Districts, Authorities, or Terminal Operators; one position from 
Maritime Labor; 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 three-year term. 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.
    Members of TSAC selected from the General Public will be appointed 
and serve as Special Government Employees (SGE) as defined in section 
202(a) of title 18, United States Code (18 U.S.C.). As a candidate for 
appointment as an SGE, applicants are required to complete a 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (CFDR) on Office of Government 
Ethics Form 450 (OGE Form 450). OGE Form 450s are not releasable 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). Only the Designated 
Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) or his designate may release a 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
    When filling in the ``Name of Committee you are interested in'' 
block,

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please indicate ``TSAC'' followed by the position category (e.g., Barge 
and Towing, Maritime Labor, Port Districts, Authorities, or Terminal 
Operators, or Public) for which you are applying.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages qualified women 
and members of minority groups to apply.

    Dated: December 19, 2007.
J.G. Lantz,
Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. E7-25309 Filed 12-28-07; 8:45 am]
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