[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 9346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3078]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2007-0171]


Great Lakes Pilotage 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 Great 
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (GLPAC). GLPAC provides advice and 
makes recommendations to the Secretary on a wide range of issues 
related to pilotage on the Great Lakes, including the rules and 
regulations that govern the registration, operating requirements, and 
training policies for all U.S. registered pilots. The Committee also 
advises on matters related to ratemaking to determine the appropriate 
charge for pilot services on the Great Lakes.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before June 16, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(CG-54121), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling 202-372-1532; or by faxing 202-372-1929. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rajiv Khandpur, Executive Director 
of GLPAC, or Mr. John Bobb, Assistant to the Executive Director, 
telephone 202-372-1532, fax 202-372-1929.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee 
(GLPAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 
92-463). It advises the Secretary on a wide range of issues related to 
pilotage on the Great Lakes.
    GLPAC 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 working groups may meet to 
consider specific problems as required.
    One appointment for the vacancy will be made from applicants 
representing the interests of vessel operators that contract for Great 
Lake pilotage services. To be eligible, applicants should have 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the 
regulations and policies on the pilotage of vessels on the Great Lakes, 
and at least 5 years practical experience in maritime operations. GLPAC 
members serve for a term of 3 years and may be reappointed for one 
additional term. All members serve at their own expense but receive 
reimbursement for travel and per diem expenses from the Federal 
Government.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups 
to apply.

    Dated: February 8, 2008.
W.A. Muilenburg,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Waterways Management.
[FR Doc. E8-3078 Filed 2-19-08; 8:45 am]
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