[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77546-77547]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31869]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1114]


Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; Vacancy

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee. This Committee provides 
advice to the Coast Guard on matters related to medical certification 
determinations for issuance of merchant mariner credentials; medical 
standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators 
of commercial vessels; medical examiner education; and medical 
research.

DATES: Applicants must send a cover letter describing their interest, 
reasons for application, and qualifications, and should enclose a 
complete professional biography or resume to LT Dylan McCall, the 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO), on or before January 20, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Applicants must send their cover letter and resume to the 
following

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address: USCG Headquarters, CG-543 Office of Vessel Activities, 2100 
2nd St. SW., Washington, DC 20593; or by faxing (202) 372-1128; or by 
emailing to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Dylan McCall, ADFO of MMMAC 
at telephone (202) 372-1128 or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory 
Committee (MMMAC) is an advisory committee chartered under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). The MMMAC is 
authorized by section 210 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 
(Pub. L. 111-281) and the Committee's purpose is to advise the 
Secretary on matters related to medical certification determinations 
for issuance of merchant mariner credentials; medical standards and 
guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial 
vessels; medical examiner education; and medical research.
    The Committee is expected to meet at least twice a year at various 
locations around the country. It may also meet for additional purposes. 
Working groups may also meet to consider specific problems.
    We will consider applications for one position.
    We are seeking one member who represents the professional mariners 
with knowledge and experience in mariners' occupational requirements.
    The member appointed will serve a term of office of 2 years. The 
member may be considered to serve consecutive terms. All members serve 
without compensation from the Federal Government; however members may 
be reimbursed for travel and per diem.
    Members of MMMAC will be appointed and serve as Special Government 
Employees (SGEs) as defined in section 202(a) of title 18 United States 
Code. As candidates for appointment as SGEs, applicants are required to 
complete Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 450). The 
Coast Guard may not release the reports or information in them to the 
public except under an order issued by the Federal court or otherwise 
provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552(a)). Applicants can obtain 
this form by going to the Web site of the Office of Government Ethics 
(http://www.oge.gov), or by contacting the ADFO. Applications which are 
not accompanied by a completed OGE Form 450 will not be considered.
    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).
    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 
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 the following address: 
Lieutenant Dylan McCall, ADFO of MMMAC at Commandant (CG-543), ATTN: 
MMMAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd St. SW., STOP 7581, Washington, DC 
20593-7581; or by faxing (202) 372-1128; or by emailing to 
[email protected].
    This notice is available in our online docket, USCG-2011-1114, at 
http://www.regulations.gov by inserting USCG-2011-1114 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search''. Please do not post your 
resume on this site.

    Dated: December 7, 2011.
P.F. Thomas,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director, Prevention Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-31869 Filed 12-12-11; 8:45 am]
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