[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1217-1218]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00090]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2012-1080]


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 
March 11, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-OES-1), ATTN MERPAC, US Coast Guard, 
2100 2ND ST SW STOP 7126, WASHINGTON DC 20593-7126; or by faxing (202) 
372-1926; or by emailing to [email protected]. This notice is 
available in our online docket, USCG-2012-1080, at http://www.regulations.gov.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, ADFO of MERPAC; 
telephone 202-372-1445 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 at a location outside of Washington. 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, 2013. To be eligible, you should have 
experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: One 
position for a marine educator representing the viewpoint of State 
Maritime Academies; one position for a licensed engineering officer who 
is licensed as either a limited chief engineer or a designated duty 
engineer; one position for a licensed deck officer with an unlimited 
tonnage master's license with experience on tank vessels; one position 
for a member who represents the viewpoint of shipping companies 
employed in ship operation management; one position for an unlicensed 
seaman who represents the viewpoint of Qualified Members of the Engine 
Department; and one position for a member who will be drawn from the 
general public.
    If you are selected as a member 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 his or her designee may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the 
Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by contacting the 
individual listed above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
of this notice. Applications 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).
    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.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in 
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital 
status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an 
employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Davis J. Breyer, ADFO 
of MERPAC by mail, fax, or email according to the instructions in the 
ADDRESSES section of this notice. Send your cover letter and resume in 
time for it to be received by the ADFO on or before March 11, 2013.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2012-1080) in the Search box, 
and click ``Search''. Please do not post your resume on this site. 
During the vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide date of 
birth and social security number.

    Dated: December 31, 2012.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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