[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 37 (Monday, February 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10041-10042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-3412]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2008-0071]


Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). 
CTAC advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Coast 
Guard on matters relating to the safe and secure transportation and 
handling of hazardous materials in bulk

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on U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports and waterways.

DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before July 
31, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(CG-5223), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling (202) 372-1425/1422; or by faxing (202) 372-
1926. Submit application forms to the same address. This notice and the 
application form are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. 
The application form is also available at http://homeport.uscg.mil/ctac 
as a supporting document for ``How to become a CTAC member'' under 
``Members''.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Richard J. Raksnis, 
Executive Director of CTAC, or Ms. Sara S. Ju, Assistant to the 
Executive Director, telephone (202) 372-1425/1422, fax (202) 372-1926.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee (CTAC) is an advisory committee constituted under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). It advises, 
consults with, and makes recommendations to the Commandant through the 
Assistant Commandant for Operations on matters relating to the safe and 
secure transportation and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on 
U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports and waterways. The advice and 
recommendations of CTAC also assist the U.S. Coast Guard in formulating 
the position of the United States on hazardous material transportation 
issues prior to meetings of the International Maritime Organization.
    CTAC meets at least once a year, usually twice a year, at Coast 
Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, or in another location. CTAC's 
subcommittees and working groups may meet to perform specific 
assignments as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for nine positions that 
expire on December 31, 2008. To be eligible, applicants should have 
experience associated with, and represent the viewpoints of, the 
following areas associated with marine transportation of hazardous 
materials in bulk: Chemical manufacturing companies, companies that 
handle or transport chemicals in the marine environment, vessel design 
and construction companies, marine safety or security companies and 
marine environmental protection groups. Each member serves for a term 
of 3 years. Some 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.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.

    Dated: February 13, 2008.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, Assistant Commandant 
for Operation.
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