[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7132-7133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02671]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0061]


Towing 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 
Towing Safety Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the Secretary 
of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to shallow 
draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
March 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the Towing Safety Advisory Committee that identifies 
which membership category the applicant is applying under, along with a 
resume detailing the applicant's experience via one of the following 
methods:
     By Email: [email protected].
     By Fax: (202) 372-8379.
     By Mail: William J. Abernathy, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer, Commandant (CG-OES-2), U.S. Coast Guard, Stop 7509, 
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William J. Abernathy, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee; 
telephone 202-372-1363; or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee is a 
Federal advisory committee which operates under the provisions of 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 United States Code, Appendix. 
It was established under authority of the Act to establish a Towing 
Safety Advisory Committee in the Department of Transportation, (Pub. L. 
96-380), which was most recently amended by section 621 of the Coast 
Guard Authorization Act of 2010, (Pub. L. 111-281). The Committee 
advises the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to 
shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. 
This advice also assists the Coast Guard in formulating the position of 
the United States regarding the towing industry in advance of 
International Maritime Organization meetings.
    It is expected that the Committee meets at least twice a year 
either in the Washington, DC, area or in cities with large towing 
centers of commerce and populated by high concentrations of towing 
industry and related businesses. It may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes. Its subcommittees may also meet to consider specific tasks as 
required. The Committee and its subcommittees may conduct 
intercessional telephonic meetings,

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when necessary, in response to specific U.S. Coast Guard taskings.
    Each Towing Safety Advisory Committee member serves a term of 
office of up to 3 years. Members may be considered to serve an 
additional consecutive term. All members serve without compensation 
from the Federal Government; however, upon request, they may receive 
travel reimbursement and per diem.
    We will consider applications for the following six positions that 
will be vacant on September 30, 2016:

    1. Three positions representing the Barge and Towing Industry 
(reflecting a regional geographical balance);
    2. One position representing port districts, port authorities or 
terminal operators;
    3. One position representing licensed or unlicensed towing 
vessel engineers with formal training and experience;
    4. One position representing shippers (at least one who 
represents the carriage of oil or hazardous materials).

    To be eligible, applicants should have particular expertise, 
knowledge, and experience regarding shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safety.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory 
committees. See ``Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to 
Federal Advisory Committees, Boards, and Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, 
August 13, 2014). Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to comply 
with provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure act of 1995 (2 
U.S.C. 1605; Pub. L. 104-65 as amended by Title II of Pub. L. 110-81).
    In an effort to maintain a geographic balance of membership, we are 
encouraging representatives from tug and barge companies operating on 
the Western Rivers to apply for representation on the Committee.
    The Department of Homeland Security 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. The Department of 
Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse candidate pool 
for all of its recruitment selections.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to William J. Abernathy, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Towing Safety Advisory 
Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the ADDRESSES section 
by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. All email 
submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: February 5, 2016.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, United States Coast 
Guard.
[FR Doc. 2016-02671 Filed 2-9-16; 8:45 am]
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