[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22151-22152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9683]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0303]


National Maritime Security 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 
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC). This Committee 
advises and makes recommendations on national maritime security matters 
to the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the United 
States Coast Guard.

DATES: Completed application forms should reach us on or before May 31, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Interested candidates may request an application form by one 
of the following methods:
     E-mail: [email protected], Subject line: NMSAC Application 
Form Request.
     Fax: 202-372-1990, ATTN: NMSAC DFO/EA, please provide 
name, mailing address and telephone and fax numbers to send application 
forms to.
     Mail: Send written requests for forms and completed 
application packets to: USCG-NMSAC Designated Federal Officer, CG-5441, 
Room 5302, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW., Stop 
7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581, please provide name, mailing address 
and telephone and fax numbers to send application forms to.
     Internet: To download a PDF or MS-Word application form 
visit NMSAC Web site at http://www.homeport.uscg.mil under 
Missions>Maritime Security>National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee>Member Application Forms.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Commandant (CG-5441), 
NMSAC Assistant Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593-
7581, [email protected], Phone: 202-372-1108, Fax: 202-372-1990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NMSAC is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463). The NMSAC advises, 
consults with, reports to, and makes recommendations to the Secretary 
on matters relating to national maritime security. Such matters may 
include, but are not limited to:
     Developing a national strategy and policy to provide for 
efficient, coordinated and effective action to deter and minimize 
damage from maritime transportation security incidents;
     Recommending actions required to meet current and future 
security threats to ports, vessels, facilities, waterways and their 
associated inter-modal transportation connections and critical 
infrastructure;
     Promoting international cooperation and multilateral 
solutions to maritime security issues;
     Addressing security issues and concerns brought to the 
Committee by segments of the marine transportation industry, or other 
port and waterway stakeholders, and;
     Examining such other matters, related to those listed 
above, that the Secretary may charge the Committee with addressing.
    The full Committee normally meets at least two to three times per 
fiscal year. Working group meetings and teleconferences are held more 
frequently, as needed. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes.
    We will consider applications for seven positions that expired or 
became vacant January 1, 2010. Current members are eligible to serve an 
additional term of office but must re-apply in accordance with this 
notice. Applicants with experience in one or more of the following 
sectors of the marine transportation industry with a minimum of five 
years experience in their field are encouraged to apply:
     Port Operations Management/Port Authorities.
     Maritime Security Operations and Training.
     Marine Salvage Operations.
     Maritime Security Related Academics/Public Policy.
     Marine Facilities and Terminals Security Management.
     Vessel Owners/Operators.
     Maritime Labor.
     International and Inter-modal Supply Chain.
     Maritime Hazardous Materials Handling/Shipping.
     State and Local Government (Homeland Security, Law 
Enforcement, First Response).
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal Advisory 
Committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with 
provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
110-81, as amended). Each member serves for a term of three years. 
Members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at

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their own expense and receive no salary. While attending meetings or 
when otherwise engaged in committee business, members will be 
reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses as permitted under 
applicable Federal travel regulations.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
nondiscrimination, we encourage qualified men and women and members of 
all racial and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values 
diversity; all the different characteristics and attributes of persons 
that enhance the mission of the Coast Guard.
    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 an 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 (DAEO) or the DAEO's designate may 
release a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send a completed application to CAPT Kevin C. Kiefer, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the National Maritime Security 
Advisory Committee. Send the application in time for it to be received 
by the DFO on or before May 31, 2010.
    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-2010-0303) in the Search 
box, and click ``Go >>.''

    Dated: April 21, 2010.
K.C. Kiefer,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Port and Facility Activities.
[FR Doc. 2010-9683 Filed 4-26-10; 8:45 am]
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