[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 147 (Monday, August 1, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 50533]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-18112]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0440]


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. 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: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
September 30, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the Merchant Marine Personnel 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: Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated Federal 
Officer, Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Commandant (CG-
MMC-1), U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 
SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; 
telephone 202-372-1445 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory 
Committee is a statutory 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 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 and other matters 
as assigned by the Commandant. The Committee shall also review and 
comment on proposed Coast Guard regulations and policies relating to 
personnel in the United States merchant marine, including training, 
qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards; 
may be given special assignments by the Secretary and may conduct 
studies, inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation with 
individuals and groups in the private sector and with State or local 
governments; and shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations 
reflecting its independent judgment to the Secretary. The Committee 
meets not less than twice each year. Its subcommittees and working 
groups may also meet intercessionally to consider specific tasks as 
required.
    Each Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee member serves a 
term of office of up to three years. Members may serve a maximum of two 
consecutive terms. 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 June 1, 2017. To be eligible, you should have 
experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise:
    (1) One position for a licensed engineering officer who is licensed 
as a chief engineer, any horsepower;
    (2) one position for a pilot who represents the viewpoint of 
Merchant Marine pilots;
    (3) one position for a member who represents the viewpoint of 
shipping companies employed in ship operation management;
    (4) one position for an unlicensed seaman who represents the 
viewpoint of able bodied seamen; and
    (5) two positions for members who represent the viewpoint of 
maritime training institutions other than a state or federal academy.
    Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on federal advisory 
committees in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on 
Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards, and 
Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). Registered lobbyists are 
lobbyists as defined in 2 U.S.C. 1602 who are required by 2 U.S.C. 1603 
to register with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of 
Representatives.
    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, 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 actions.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Davis J. Breyer, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel 
Advisory Committee according to the instructions in the ADDRESSES 
section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. All email 
submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: July 22, 2016.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2016-18112 Filed 7-29-16; 8:45 am]
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