[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28799-28800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12151]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0371]


Commercial Fishing 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 Safety Advisory Committee (CFSAC). The CFSAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard and the 
Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to the safe 
operation of commercial fishing industry vessels.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach the Designated Federal Officer on or before June 30, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send your application in written form to Commandant (CG-
543), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Mail Stop 7581, 
Washington, DC 20593-7581. This notice and application information are 
also available on the Internet at http://www.FishSafe.info.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jack Kemerer of the Coast Guard by 
telephone at 202-372-1249, fax 202-372-1917, or e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CFSAC is a Federal advisory committee 
under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). The Coast Guard chartered the 
CFSAC 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 CFSAC 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.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for seven positions that 
expire or become vacant in October 2011 in the following categories: 
(a) Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) General Public, a 
marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which Chapter 45 of 
Title 46, U.S.C. applies (one position); (c) Manufacturers of equipment 
for vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies (one 
position); and (d) Owners of vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, 
U.S.C. applies (one position).
    The CFSAC consists of 18 members as follows:
    (a) Ten members who shall represent the commercial fishing industry 
and who--(1) reflect a regional and representational balance; and (2) 
have experience in the operation of vessels to which Chapter 45 of 
Title 46, U.S.C. applies, or as crew member or processing line worker 
on a fish processing vessel;
    (b) Three members who shall represent the general public, 
including, whenever possible--(1) An independent expert or consultant 
in maritime safety;

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(2) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels to which Chapter 
45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; and (3) a person familiar with issues 
affecting fishing communities and families of fishermen;
    (c) One member each of whom shall represent--(1) naval architects 
and marine engineers; (2) manufacturers of equipment for vessels 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; (4) underwriters that 
insure vessels to which Chapter 45 of Title 46, U.S.C. applies; and (5) 
owners of vessels to which Chapter 45 of title 46, U.S.C. applies.
    Each member serves for a term of three years. An individual may be 
appointed to a term as a member more than once. All members serve at 
their own expense and receive no salary from the Federal Government, 
although travel reimbursement and per diem may be provided for called 
meetings. 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, Title 
2, United States Code, Section 1603.
    In support of the Coast Guard policy on gender and ethnic non-
discrimination, 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 member drawn from 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 (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 your application in written form to Commandant (CG-
543), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Mail Stop 7581, 
Washington, DC 20593-7581. Send the application in time for it to be 
received by the Designated Federal Officer, Captain E.P. Christensen, 
on or before June 30, 2011.

    Dated: May 10, 2011.
Kevin S. Cook,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-12151 Filed 5-17-11; 8:45 am]
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