[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57842-57843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22715]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0632]


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 is requesting nominations for persons 
interested in serving as a member of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory 
Committee (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: Your completed applications should reach the U.S. Coast Guard on 
or before December 20, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Nomination applications should include a cover letter 
expressing a letter of support from the nominating group, a cover 
letter expressing the nominees' interest in an appointment to the 
Committee, a resume detailing their experience along with a brief 
biography. Applications should be submitted via email with the subject 
line ``GLPAC'' to Mr. Vincent Berg at: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Vincent Berg; telephone 202-906-
0835 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee 
is a Federal advisory committee. It will operate under 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 at their own

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expense and receive no salary or other compensation from the Federal 
Government. Members may be reimbursed, however, for travel and per diem 
in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
    We will consider nominations for the following positions:
    1. One member chosen from among nominations made by interests of 
vessel operators that contract for Great Lakes Pilotage Services;
    2. One member chosen from among nominations made by shippers whose 
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports; and
    3. One member, who is recommended by unanimous vote of the other 
members of the Committee, and may be appointed without regard to the 
requirement to have 5 years of practical experience in maritime 
operations.
    To be eligible, applicants who are nominated 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.
    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.
    Nomination(s) to become a member of the Committee, should include 
the cover letter, resume and brief biography and be sent to Mr. Vincent 
F. Berg, Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee, via the transmittal 
method in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of 
this notice.
    When you send your application to us via email, we will send you an 
email confirming receipt of your application.

    Dated: October 13, 2021.
Michael D. Emerson,
Director, Marine Transportation Systems.
[FR Doc. 2021-22715 Filed 10-18-21; 8:45 am]
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