[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14872-14873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06207]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0153]


National Offshore 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 
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. The National Offshore 
Safety Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of 
Homeland Security 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: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
May 17, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee that 
also 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) 372-8382
     By Mail: Mr. Patrick W. Clark, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, 
Commandant, (CG-OES-2)/NOSAC U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Patrick Clark, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee, Commandant, (CG-OES-2)/NOSAC U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin 
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., STOP 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; email 
[email protected]; telephone (202) 372-1358; fax (202) 372-8382.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Offshore Safety Advisory 
Committee name is a federal advisory committee established in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
(Title 5 U.S.C. Appendix) to advise the Secretary of Department of 
Homeland Security 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 normally meets twice a year: Once in April in the New 
Orleans, LA, and then in November in Houston, TX. Each National 
Offshore Safety Advisory Committee member serves a term of office up to 
three (3) years. Members may serve a maximum of two 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.
    We will consider applications for the six positions listed below 
that will be vacant on January 31, 2017:
    (a) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in offshore drilling;
    (b) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in production of petroleum;
    (c) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production 
on the Outer Continental Shelf of Alaska;
    (d) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities engaged in the support, by offshore supply vessel 
or other vessels, of offshore operations;
    (e) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities providing environmental protection, compliance or 
response services to the offshore industry; and,
    (f) One member representing companies, organizations, enterprises 
or similar entities providing safety and training services to the 
offshore industry.
    To be eligible, applicants for positions (a-f) should be employed 
by companies, organizations, enterprises or similar entities associated 
with the exploration for, and the recovery of oil, gas and other 
mineral resources on the U. S. Outer Continental Shelf; and 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 in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on 
Appointment of Lobbyist 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; as amended by Title II of Pub. 
L. 110-81).

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    The Department of Homeland Security 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. 
The Department of Homeland Security 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 Mr. Patrick Clark, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Offshore Safety 
Advisory Committee by email or mail according to instructions in the 
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. 
All email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: March 14, 2016.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2016-06207 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am]
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