[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14282-14283]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06745]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0141]


National Maritime Security 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 
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. The National Maritime 
Security Advisory Committee provides advice and makes recommendations 
on national maritime security matters to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security via

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the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or 
before May 3, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the National Maritime Security 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: 202-372-8353, ATTN: Mr. Ryan Owens, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer; or
     By Mail: Mr. Ryan Owens, National Maritime Security 
Advisory Committee, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, CG-FAC, U.S. 
Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20593, Stop 7501, Washington, DC 20593-7501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Commandant (CG-FAC-1), 
the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593, Stop 7501, Washington, DC 20593-
7501, [email protected], Phone: 202-372-1108, Fax: 202-372-8353.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee is a Federal Advisory Committee, which operates under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. 
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee advises, consults 
with, and makes recommendations to the Secretary via the Commandant of 
the Coast Guard on matters relating to national maritime security.
    The full Committee normally meets at least two times per fiscal 
year. Working group meetings and teleconferences are held more 
frequently, as needed. The Committee may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes.
    Each National Maritime Security Advisory Committee member serves a 
term of office up to 3 years. Members may serve a maximum of two 
consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from the 
Federal Government; however, they may receive travel reimbursement and 
per diem.
    We will consider applications for 16 representative positions 
listed below that will become vacant on June 1, 2018 and December 31, 
2018.
    Applicants with experience in the following sectors of the marine 
transportation industry with at least five years of practical 
experience in their field are encouraged to apply:
     At least four individuals who represents the interests of 
the port authorities. Two become vacant on June 1, 2018 and two become 
vacant on December 31, 2018;
     at least three individuals who represents the interests of 
the vessel owners or operators. One becomes vacant on June 1, 2018 and 
two become vacant on December 31, 2018;
     at least two individuals who represents the interests of 
the facilities owners/operators. Both become vacant on December 31, 
2018;
     at least two individuals who represents the interests of 
the terminal owners/operators. Both become vacant on December 31, 2018;
     at least two individuals who represents the interests of 
the maritime labor organizations. One becomes vacant on June 1, 2018 
and one becomes vacant on December 31, 2018;
     at least two individuals who represents the interests of 
the maritime industry. One becomes vacant on June 1, 2018 and one 
becomes vacant on December 31, 2018;
     at least one individual who represents the academic 
community. One becomes vacant on December 31, 2018.
    Due to the nature of National Maritime Security Advisory Committee 
business, National Maritime Security Advisory Committee members are 
required to apply for, obtain, and maintain a government national 
security clearance at the Secret level. The U.S. Coast Guard will 
sponsor and assist candidates with this process.
    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 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 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 complete application package to Mr. Ryan Owens, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Maritime Security 
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 28, 2018.
Jason D. Neubauer,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Director of Inspections and 
Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2018-06745 Filed 4-2-18; 8:45 am]
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