[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3647-3648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-1068]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1150]


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). This Committee advises the 
Coast Guard on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safety.

DATES: Completed application forms should reach us on or before March 
7, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Application forms are available for download on the Advisory 
Committee's Web site at http://homeport.uscg.mil/tsac. Look for the 
Application for Committee Membership ACM under ``General Information''. 
You may also request an application form be e-mailed or sent to you by 
writing to Commandant (CG-5222)/TSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second 
St., SW,, STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126; calling 202-372-1427; 
or e-mail to [email protected].
    Also a copy of the application form, as well as this notice, is 
available in our online docket, USCG-2010-1150, at http://www.regulations.gov. Send your completed application to Michael J. 
Harmon, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) at the street 
address above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Harmon, ADFO of Towing 
Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC); telephone 202-372-1427; fax 202-372-
1926; or e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 
(``Committee'') is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 
(Pub. L. 92-463). It was established under authority of the Act to 
establish a Towing Safety Advisory Committee in the Department of 
Transportation, Public Law 96-380, which was most recently amended by 
section 621 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, Public Law 
111-281. The Committee 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 regarding the towing 
industry in advance of International Maritime Organization meetings.
    The Committee meets at least twice a year either in the Washington 
DC area or in cities with large towing centers of commerce and 
populated by high concentrations of towing industry and related 
businesses. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Subcommittees 
and workgroups may conduct intercessional telephonic meetings when 
necessary for specific tasking. The 18 members include:
    [cir] Seven members representing the Barge and Towing industry 
(reflecting a regional geographical balance);
    [cir] One member representing the offshore mineral and oil supply 
vessel industry;
    [cir] One member representing holders of active licensed Masters or 
Pilots of towing vessels with experience on the Western Rivers and the 
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
    [cir] One member representing the holders of active licensed 
Masters of towing vessels in offshore service.
    [cir] One member representing Masters who are active ship-docking 
or harbor towing vessel.
    [cir] One member representing licensed or unlicensed towing vessel 
engineers with formal training and experience.
    [cir] Two members each representing the following sectors:
     Port districts, port authorities or terminal operators;
     Shippers (of whom one must be engaged in the shipment of 
oil or hazardous materials by barge);
    [cir] Two members representing the General Public.
    The Coast Guard is currently considering applications for eight 
positions, four current positions that will become vacant on September 
30, 2011 and four newly created active-credentialed positions, 
resulting from amendments to the committee membership by section 621 of 
the 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act, Public Law 111-281:
     Two representatives from the Barge and Towing industry;
     One representative from port districts, port authorities 
or terminal operators;
     One holder of an active license as Master or Pilot of 
towing vessels with experience on the Western Rivers and the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway.
     One holder of an active license as Master of towing 
vessels in offshore service.
     One active Master of a ship-docking or harbor towing 
vessel.
     One licensed or unlicensed towing vessel engineer with 
formal training and experience.
     One member from the General Public.
    To be eligible, applicants should have expertise, knowledge, and 
experience relative to the position in the towing industry, marine 
transportation, or business operations associated with shallow-draft 
inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. Registered 
lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal advisory committees. 
Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply with provisions

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contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-65, as 
amended by Title II of Pub. L. 110-81). Each member serves for a term 
of up to 3 years. Members may be considered to serve consecutive terms. 
All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, or other 
compensation from the Federal Government. The exception to this policy 
is the possible reimbursement of travel expenses depending on fiscal 
budgetary constraints.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups 
to apply. The Coast Guard values diversity as an enhancement to all the 
different characteristics and attributes that augment the Coast Guard 
mission.
    If you are selected 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 Financial Disclosure 
Report.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send a completed application to Michael J. Harmon, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) of TSAC at Commandant (CG-5222)/TSAC, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 
20593-7126. Send the application in time for it to be received by the 
DFO on or before March 7, 2011. Please do not complete the political 
affiliation portion of the application because all TSAC appointments 
are made without regard to political affiliation. In addition to your 
``HOME ADDRESS'', please include a valid e-mail address in that block. 
In the ``TELEPHONE'' block please include a valid contact number. 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-2010-1150) in the Search 
box, and click ``Go.''

    Dated: January 10, 2011.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2011-1068 Filed 1-19-11; 8:45 am]
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