[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76369-76370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29735]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2008-1190]


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 16, 2009.

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 
202-372-1407; or by e-mail to [email protected]. 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. Also, a 
copy of the application form, as well as this notice, is available on 
the Internet at http://www.Regulations.gov in docket USCG-2008-1190. 
Send your original completed and signed application in written form to 
Mr. Miante at the above street address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Miante Assistant Designated 
Federal Officer 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 under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). 
It was established under authority of 33 U.S.C. 1231a. 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 in 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 five 
positions that will become vacant on September 30, 2009: two positions 
from the Barge and Towing Industry; one position from the Offshore 
Mineral and Oil Supply Vessel Industry; one position from Shippers (who 
need not be engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous materials by 
barge); 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 or other compensation from 
the Federal Government, with the exception of possible reimbursement 
for travel expenses depending on budgetary constraints.
    In support of the policy of DHS and the Coast Guard on gender and 
ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority 
groups to apply.
    Members of TSAC selected from the General Public will be appointed 
and serve as non-representative members, or 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). 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 
(DAEO) or the DAEO's designate may release a CFDR.
    When filling in the ``Name of Committee you are interested in'' 
block, please indicate ``TSAC'' followed by the position category 
(e.g., `Barge and Towing,' `Offshore,' `Shippers,' or `Public') for 
which you are applying.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send a completed application to Mr. Miante as noted in 
ADDRESSES above. Send the application in time for it to be received on 
or before February 16, 2009.
    A copy of the application form is available in the docket for this 
notice. To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
enter the docket number for this notice (USCG-

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    Dated: December 11, 2008.
J.G. Lantz,
Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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