[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39410-39411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16913]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0539]


National Offshore 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 
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the 
Secretary of Department of Homeland Security on matters and actions 
concerning activities directly involved with or in support of the 
exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources insofar as they 
relate to matters within Coast Guard jurisdiction.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) on or before 
August 22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-5222), Attn: Vessel and Facility 
Operations Standards, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., STOP 
7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126; or by calling (202) 372-1386; or by 
faxing (202) 372-1926; or by e-mailing to [email protected].

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    This notice, is available in our online docket, USCG-2011-0539, at 
http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Y. Pekarek, ADFO of National 
Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC); telephone (202) 372-1386; 
fax (202) 372-1926; or e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee (NOSAC) is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 
(Pub. L. 92-463). It was established under authority of Title 6 U.S.C. 
section 451 and advises the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters 
affecting the offshore industry.
    The Committee is expected to meet approximately twice per year as 
called for by its charter and normally meets in Houston, Texas or New 
Orleans, Louisiana. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. NOSAC 
or its subcommittees may conduct telephonic meetings at other times 
throughout the year when necessary for specific tasking.
    We will consider applications for five positions that will become 
vacant on January 31, 2012.
    (a) One member representing enterprises specializing in the 
support, by offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of offshore 
mineral and oil operations including geophysical services;
    (b) One member representing construction of offshore exploration 
and recovery facilities;
    (c) One member representing employees of companies engaged in 
offshore operations, who should have recent practical experience on 
vessels or offshore units involved in the offshore mineral and energy 
industry;
    (d) One member representing enterprises specializing in offshore 
drilling; and,
    (e) One member representing companies engaged in production of 
petroleum.
    To be eligible, applicants for all available positions should have 
expertise and/or knowledge and experience regarding the technology, 
equipment and techniques that are used or are being developed for use 
in the exploration for and the recovery of offshore mineral resources.
    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 NOSAC Committee member serves a term of 
office of up to three years. Members may be considered to serve 
consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive 
no salary or reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation 
from the Federal Government.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
nondiscrimination, we encourage qualified men and women of all racial 
and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values diversity; all 
different characteristics and attributes of persons that enhance the 
mission of the Coast Guard.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Kevin Y. Pekarek, ADFO 
of NOSAC at Commandant (CG-5222)/NOSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second 
Street, SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126. Send your cover 
letter and resume in time for it to be received by the ADFO on or 
before August 22, 2011.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2011-0539) in the Search box, 
and click ``Go.'' Please do not post your resume on this site.

    Dated: June 30, 2011.
F. J. Sturm,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2011-16913 Filed 7-5-11; 8:45 am]
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