[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 30 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8334-8335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2680]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0017]


Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel 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 
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee (CFIVSAC). 
The CFIVSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast 
Guard for improving commercial fishing industry safety practices.

DATES: Applications for membership should reach the Coast Guard at the 
address below on or before June 1, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(CG-5433), U.S. Coast

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Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 
202-372-1249; or by faxing 202-372-1917. 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.FishSafe.info.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Rosecrans, a Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO) of the CFIVSAC by telephone at 202-372-1245, fax 
202-372-1917, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CFIVSAC is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463). The Coast Guard 
chartered the CFIVSAC to provide advice on issues related to the safety 
of commercial fishing industry vessels regulated under Chapter 45 of 
Title 46, United States Code, which includes uninspected fishing 
vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish tender vessels. (See 46 
U.S.C. 4508.)
    The CFIVSAC meets at least once a year. It may also meet for other 
extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees may gather throughout the 
year to prepare for meetings or develop proposals for the committee as 
a whole to address specific problems.
    We will consider applications for six positions that expire or 
become vacant in October 2008 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) Equipment 
Manufacturer (one position); and (c) General Public (one position).
    The CFIVSAC consists of 17 members as follows: (a) Ten members from 
the commercial fishing industry who reflect a regional and 
representational balance and have experience in the operation of 
vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, United States Code applies, or 
as a crew member or processing line member on an uninspected fish 
processing vessel; (b) one member representing naval architects or 
marine surveyors; (c) one member representing manufacturers of vessel 
equipment to which Chapter 45 applies; (d) one member representing 
education or training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish 
processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety, or personnel 
qualifications; (e) one member representing underwriters that insure 
vessels to which Chapter 45 applies; and (f) three members representing 
the general public including, whenever possible, an independent expert 
or consultant in maritime safety and a member of a national 
organization composed of persons representing owners of vessels to 
which Chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine insurance 
industry.
    Each member serves a 3-year term. Members may serve consecutive 
terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary 
from the Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem 
may be provided.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
diversity, qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply for 
membership.
    If you are selected as a non-representative member, or as a member 
who represents the general public, you will be appointed and serve as a 
Special Government Employee (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title 
18, United States Code. As candidates for appointment as an SGE, 
applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report (OGE From 450). A completed OGE Form 450 is 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 or the DAEO's designate may release a 
Confidential Disclosure Report.

    Dated: January 31, 2008.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. E8-2680 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]
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