[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 28, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 13291]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06194]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0274]


Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee. The Great Lakes Pilotage 
Advisory Committee provides advice and makes recommendations to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security through the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant 
on matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including review of 
proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations and policies.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or 
before April 27, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the Great Lakes Pilotage 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) 372-8387 ATTN: Mr. Rajiv Khandpur.
     By Mail: Commandant (CG-WWM-2), U.S. Coast Guard, 
Attention: Mr. Rajiv Khandpur, Designated Federal Officer, Great Lakes 
Pilotage Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 
7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Rajiv Khandpur, Designated Federal 
Officer, Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther 
King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-
372-1525, fax 202-372-8387, or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee 
is a federal advisory committee established in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix). 
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee operates under the 
authority of 46 U.S.C. 9307, and makes recommendations to the Secretary 
and the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to the Great Lakes.
    Meetings of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will be 
held with the approval of the Designated Federal Officer. The Committee 
is required to meet at least once per year. Additional meetings may be 
held at the request of a majority of the Committee or at the discretion 
of the Designated Federal Officer.
    Each Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee member serves a term 
of office of up to 3 years. Members may serve a maximum of six 
consecutive years. All members serve without compensation from the 
Federal Government; however, they may receive travel reimbursement and 
per diem.
    We will consider applications for two positions that will become 
vacant on September 30, 2018.
     One member representing the interests of vessel operators 
that contract for Great Lakes Pilotage Services;
     One member with a background in finance or accounting, 
who--
    a. Must have been recommended to the Secretary of the Department of 
Homeland Security by a unanimous vote of the other members of the 
Committee, and
    b. May be appointed without regard to the requirement that each 
member have five years of practical experience in maritime operations.
    To be eligible, applicants should have particular expertise, 
knowledge, and experience regarding the regulations and policies on the 
pilotage vessels on the Great Lakes, and at least five years of 
practical experience in maritime operations.
    The category for a member with a background in finance and 
accounting would be someone appointed in their individual capacity and 
would be designated as a Special Government Employee as defined in 
202(a) of Title 18, U.S.C. As a candidate for appointment as a Special 
Government Employee, applicants are required to complete a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). The U.S. Coast Guard may 
not release the reports or the information in them to the public except 
under an order issued by a Federal Court or as otherwise provided under 
the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). Only the Designated U.S. Coast Guard 
Ethics Official or his or her designee may release a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going 
to the website of the Office of Government Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by 
contacting the individual listed above in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT.
    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 Title 2 U.S.C. 1602 who are required by Title 2 
U.S.C. 1603 to register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk 
of the House 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 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. Rajiv Khandpur, 
Designated Federal Officer, Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee, 
via one of the transmittal methods in the ADDRESSES section by the 
deadline in the DATES section of this notice. Email submittals will 
receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: March 23, 2018.
Michael D. Emerson,
Director, Marine Transportation Systems.
[FR Doc. 2018-06194 Filed 3-27-18; 8:45 am]
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