[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 24 (Friday, February 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6294-6295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2497]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0059]


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: Completed application forms should reach the Coast Guard at the 
address below on or before June 1, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(CG-5433), U.S. Coast 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. Jack Kemerer of the CFIVSAC by 
telephone at 202-372-1249, fax 202-372-1917, e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CFIVSAC is a Federal advisory committee 
under 5 U.S.C. App. (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 2009 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) Naval Architects/
Marine Surveyors (one position); and (c) General Public (one position).
    The CFIVSAC consists of 17 members as follows: (a) Ten members from 
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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 each of (1) naval architects or marine 
surveyors; (2) manufacturers of equipment for vessel to which Chapter 
45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; (3) education or training professionals 
related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, fish tender vessel 
safety, or personnel qualifications; and (4) underwriters that insure 
vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; and (c) 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 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies and persons 
representing the marine insurance industry.
    Each member serves for a term of 3 years. Members may serve two 
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 ethic 
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups 
to apply.
    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 a candidate for appointment as a SGE, 
applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report (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 or the DAEO's designate may release a 
Confidential Disclosure Report.

    Dated: January 30, 2009.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. E9-2497 Filed 2-5-09; 8:45 am]
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