[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 12, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 22174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11055]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0335]


National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). NBSAC advises the 
Coast Guard on matters related to recreational boating safety.

DATES: Application forms should reach us on or before July 23, 2009.

ADDRESSES: This notice and the application form are available on the 
Internet at: http://homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC. You may request an 
application form by writing to Commandant, Boating Safety Division (CG-
54221), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling 202-372-1062; or by faxing 202-372-1932. Please 
send your application in written form to the street address listed 
above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Executive Secretary 
of NBSAC, telephone 202-372-1062, fax 202-372-1932, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (codified at 5 U.S.C. App.). NBSAC advises the Coast 
Guard regarding regulations and other major boating safety matters. 
NBSAC has 21 members: Seven State officials responsible for State 
boating safety programs, seven recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers, and seven national recreational boating 
organizations and the general public. Members are appointed by the 
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
    NBSAC normally meets twice each year at a location selected by the 
Coast Guard. When attending NBSAC meetings, members are provided travel 
expenses and per diem.
    We will consider applications received in response to this notice 
for the following seven positions that expire or become vacant in 
December 2009:
     Two representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs,
     Two representatives of recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers, and
     Three representatives of the general public or national 
recreational boating organizations.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Prior applicants should submit an updated application to ensure 
consideration for the vacancies announced in this notice. Each member 
serves for a term of up to three years. Members may serve consecutive 
terms. In support of the policy of the U. S. Coast Guard on gender and 
ethnic 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 (codified at 5 U.S.C. 552a). 
Only the Designated Agency Ethics Official or his or her designate may 
release a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

    Dated: May 5, 2009.
J.A. Watson,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy.
 [FR Doc. E9-11055 Filed 5-11-09; 8:45 am]
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