[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 13496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06385]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0042]


Chemical Transportation 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 
Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee. The Chemical Transportation 
Advisory Committee provides advice and makes recommendations on matters 
relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous 
materials insofar as they relate to matters within the United States 
Coast Guard's jurisdiction.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or 
before May 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the Chemical Transportation 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]; Subject Line: Chemical 
Transportation Advisory Committee;
     By Fax: (202) 372-8380 ATTN: Lieutenant Jake Lobb; or
     By Mail: Lieutenant Jake Lobb, Alternate Designated 
Federal Official of the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee, 
Commandant, Hazardous Materials Division (CG-ENG-5), U.S. Coast Guard, 
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-
7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Jake Lobb of the Chemical 
Transportation Advisory Committee; (202) 372-1428; 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee is a federal advisory committee which operates under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.
    The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee provides advice and 
recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security on matters 
relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous 
materials insofar as they relate to matters within the United States 
Coast Guard's jurisdiction.
    The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meets at least twice 
per year. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its 
subcommittees may meet to consider specific problems as required.
    The U.S. Coast Guard will consider applications for 8 positions 
that become vacant on September 16, 2018. The membership categories 
are: Chemical manufacturing, marine handling or transportation of 
chemicals, vessel design and construction, marine safety or security, 
and marine environmental protection. All members of the Chemical 
Transportation Advisory Committee are Representatives. Each Chemical 
Transportation Advisory Committee member serves for a term of three 
years, and may serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms. A 
member appointed to fill an unexpired term may serve the remainder of 
that term. All members serve at their own expense and receive no 
salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from 
the Federal Government.
    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 Lieutenant Jake Lobb, 
Alternate Designated Federal Official of the Chemical Transportation 
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: March 23, 2018.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director, Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2018-06385 Filed 3-28-18; 8:45 am]
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