[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4572-4573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-1878]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1098]


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 the 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 
March 30, 2012.

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 emailing to [email protected].
    This notice, is available in our online docket, USCG-2011-1098, at 
http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Y. Pekarek, Assistant Designated 
Federal Officer (ADFO) of National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee 
(NOSAC); telephone (202) 372-1386; fax (202) 372-1926; or email 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 
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.
    The Committee usually meets two times a year, approximately every 
six months.
    We will consider applications for five positions that will become 
vacant on January 31, 2013.
    (a) 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;
    (b) One member representing Diving Services related to offshore 
construction, inspection and maintenance;
    (c) One member representing the Deepwater Port interests;
    (d) One member representing Pipe Laying services related to 
offshore construction; and,
    (e) One member representing the General Public, who will serve as a 
Special Government Employee (SGE) as defined in 202(a) of Title 18, 
United States Code. SGE's must submit financial disclosure forms, which 
are available from the ADFO, upon request.
    To be eligible, applicants for positions (a-d) 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. 
104-65, 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 Coast Guard policy on gender and ethnic 
nondiscrimination, we encourage

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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 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 March 30, 2012.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2011-1098) in the Search box, 
and click ``Go.'' Please do not post your resume on this site.

    Dated: January 20, 2012.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2012-1878 Filed 1-27-12; 8:45 am]
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