[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 54265]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21291]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0802]


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 
November 4, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-OES-1), ATTN MERPAC, US Coast Guard 
Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE., Washington, DC 20593-
7509; or by faxing (202) 372-1926; or by emailing to 
[email protected]. This notice is available in our online docket, 
USCG-2013-0802, at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, ADFO of MERPAC; 
telephone 202-372-1445 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MERPAC is an advisory committee established 
under the Secretary's authority in section 871 of The Homeland Security 
Act of 2002, Title 6, United States Code, section 451. It was 
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, 2014. To be eligible, you should have 
experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: Two 
positions for marine educators representing the viewpoint of maritime 
training institutions other than State or Federal Maritime Academies; 
one position for a member who represents the viewpoint of shipping 
companies employed in ship operation management; one position for an 
engineering officer who is licensed as a Chief Engineer any horsepower; 
one position for a Pilot who represents the viewpoint of merchant 
marine pilots; and one position for an unlicensed seaman who represents 
the viewpoint of Able Bodied Seamen.
    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. DHS strives to 
achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment 
actions.
    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 by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. 
Indicate the position you wish to fill and specify your area of 
expertise, knowledge, and experience that qualifies you to serve on 
MERPAC. Note that during the vetting process, applicants may be asked 
to provide date of birth and social security number.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2013-0802) in the Search box, 
and click ``Search''. Please do not post your resume on this site.

    Dated: August 27, 2013.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2013-21291 Filed 8-30-13; 8:45 am]
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