[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 27630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10977]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0328]


National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: United States 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 (NOSAC). NOSAC advises the 
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 for NOSAC membership should submit a cover letter and 
resume in time to reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) 
on or before July 14, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send your cover letter and resume via one of the following 
methods:
     By mail: Alternate Designated Federal Official (ADFO) of 
NOSAC, Commandant, (CG-OES-2)/NOSAC U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin 
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; or
     By fax to (202) 372-8382; or
     By email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Scott E. Hartley, ADFO of NOSAC; 
telephone (202) 372-1437; fax (202) 372-8382; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOSAC is governed by the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix, Public Law 92-463 86 Stat. 770 
as amended and was established under the authority of Title 6 U.S.C. 
451 to advise the Secretary of DHS 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 expects to meet twice a year: April in New Orleans, 
LA, and November in Houston, TX.
    We will consider applications for the five positions listed below 
that will become vacant on January 31, 2015:
    (a) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in the production of petroleum;
    (b) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in offshore drilling;
    (c) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in the support, by offshore supply vessels 
or other vessels, of offshore operations;
    (d) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in the construction of offshore facilities; 
and
    (e) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in offshore operations with recent 
practical experience on vessels or units involved in the offshore 
industry.
    To be eligible, applicants for vacant positions should be employed 
by companies, organizations, enterprises or similar entities, have 
expertise, 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 member serves a term of office up to three (3) years. 
Members may be considered to serve a maximum of three 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.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in 
selection of Committee members on the basis of race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, marital status, disabilities 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 NOSAC, send 
a cover letter stating the position you wish to represent, providing 
your expertise, knowledge and experience that qualifies you for service 
on NOSAC to Mr. Scott Hartley, ADFO for NOSAC by email or mail 
according to the instructions in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline 
in the DATES section of this notice. In addition, please include a 
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume containing your current home address, a 
current email address, a current telephone number, your qualifications 
and work experience. During the vetting process, applicants may be 
asked by the White House Liaison Office through the United States Coast 
Guard to provide their date of birth and social security number. All 
email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2014-0328) in the Search box, 
and click ``Search''. Please do not post your resume on this site.

    Dated: May 8, 2014.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2014-10977 Filed 5-13-14; 8:45 am]
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