[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49544-49545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19742]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0702]


Great Lakes Pilotage 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 Great 
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (GLPAC). The GLPAC provides advice 
and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the 
Coast Guard on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including 
review of proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations and policies.

DATES: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach Mr. David Dean, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) 
on or before September 1, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Send your cover letter and resume indicating the membership 
category for which you are applying via one of the following methods:
     Email: [email protected].
     Fax: (202) 372-1909 ATTN: Mr. David Dean, GLPAC ADFO.
     Mail: Mr. David Dean, GLPAC ADFO, Commandant (CG-WWM-2), 
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Stop 7580, 
Washington, DC 20593-7580.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Dean, GLPAC ADFO, Commandant 
(CG-WWM-2), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Stop 
7580, Washington, DC 20593-7580; telephone 202-372-1533, fax 202-372-
1914, or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The GLPAC is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the authority 
of 46 U.S.C. 9307, as amended. GLPAC expects to meet once per year but 
may also meet at other times at the call of the Secretary. Further 
information about GLPAC is available by going to the Web site: https://www.facadatabase.gov. Click on the search tab and type ``Great Lakes'' 
into the search form. Then select ``Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory 
Committee'' from the list.
    The Committee consists of seven members appointed by and serving at 
the pleasure of the Secretary of Homeland Security upon

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recommendation by the Coast Guard Commandant. To be eligible, 
applicants should have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience 
regarding the regulations and policies on the pilotage of vessels on 
the Great Lakes, and at least 5 years of practical experience in 
maritime operations.
    We will consider applicants for two positions that expire or become 
vacant on September 30, 2013.
     One member representing the interests of Great Lakes 
ports.
     One member representing the interests of shippers whose 
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports.
    Members shall serve terms of office of up to three years and may be 
reappointed. All members serve at their own expense but may receive 
reimbursement for travel and per diem from the Federal Government.
    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, Title 2, United 
States Code, Section 1603.
    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 other non-merit factor. DHS strives to 
achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment 
actions.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2013-0702) in the Search box, 
and click ``Search''. Please do not post your resume on this site. 
Note, during the vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide 
date of birth and social security number.

    Dated: August 9, 2013.
Mike M. Sollosi,
Acting Director, Marine Transportation Systems, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2013-19742 Filed 8-13-13; 8:45 am]
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