[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76429-76430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31333]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1103]


Merchant Marine Personnel 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 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). This Committee 
advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters 
related to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not 
limited to training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and 
fitness standards.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) on or before 
February 6, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-5221), Attn MERPAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 
2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington DC 20593-7126; or by calling 
(202) 372-1408; or by faxing (202) 372-1926; or by emailing to 
[email protected]. This notice is available in our online 
docket, USCG-2011-1103, at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rogers W. Henderson, ADFO of MERPAC; 
telephone (202) 372-1408 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MERPAC is a Federal advisory committee 
established under the authority of section 871 of The Homeland Security 
Act of 2002, Title 6, United States Code, section 451. This committee 
is established in accordance with and operates under the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Title 5, United States Code, 
Appendix). MERPAC advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, 
including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification, 
documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee will advise, 
consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent 
judgment to the Secretary.
    MERPAC is expected to meet approximately twice a year as called for 
by its charter, once at or near Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 
DC, and once elsewhere in the country. It may also meet for 
extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may also 
meet to consider specific tasks as required.
    We will consider applications for six positions that expire or 
become vacant on June 1, 2012. To be eligible, you should have 
experience in the following areas of expertise: One member for marine 
educators representing the viewpoint of State Maritime Academies; one 
member for marine educators

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representing the viewpoint of the small vessel industry in maritime 
training institutions other than state or Federal Maritime Academies; 
one member for a licensed chief engineering officer authorized to serve 
on vessels of any horsepower; two members for licensed deck officers; 
and one member who will represent the general public.
    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 (DAEO) 
or his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report.
    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. 
104-65 as amended).
    Each MERPAC committee member serves a term of office of up to three 
years. Members may be considered to serve consecutive terms. All 
members serve without compensation from the Federal Government; 
however, upon request, they do receive travel reimbursement and per 
diem.
    In support of the Coast Guard policy 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 the 
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 Rogers W. Henderson, 
ADFO of MERPAC at Commandant (CG-5221), Attn MERPAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 
2100 2nd St 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 February 6, 2012.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2011-1103) in the Search box, 
and click ``Go''. Please do not post your resume on this site.

    Dated: November 30, 2011.
F.J. Sturm,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast 
Guard.
[FR Doc. 2011-31333 Filed 12-6-11; 8:45 am]
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