[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20990-20991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06384]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0189]


National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice; request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill seven 
vacancies on the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee 
(Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to 
national maritime security, including on enhancing the sharing of 
information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a 
transportation security incident, between relevant Federal agencies and 
State, local, and tribal governments; relevant public safety and 
emergency response agencies; relevant law enforcement and security 
organizations; maritime industry; port owners and operators; and 
terminal owners and operators.

DATES: Completed applications must reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or 
before May 28, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Applications must include: (a) a cover letter expressing 
interest in an appointment to the National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee, (b) a resume detailing the applicant's relevant experience 
for the position applied for, and (c) a brief biography. Applications 
should be submitted via email with subject line ``NMSAC Vacancy 
Application'' to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Alternate Designated 
Federal Official of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; 
telephone 202-372-1108 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee is a Federal advisory committee. The Committee was 
established by section 602 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2018, (Pub. L. 115-282, 132 Stat. 4192), and is 
codified in 46 U.S.C. 70112. The Committee operates under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. ch. 10) and 
46 U.S.C. 15109. The Committee provides advice and recommendations to 
the Secretary of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the U.S. 
Coast Guard, on matters relating to national maritime security, 
including on enhancing the sharing of information related to 
cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident, 
between relevant Federal agencies and State, local, and tribal 
governments; relevant public safety and emergency response agencies; 
relevant law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry; 
port owners and operators; and terminal owners and operators.
    The Committee is required to meet at least once a year in 
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 15109(a). We expect the Committee to meet at 
least twice a year, but it may meet more frequently.
    Under provisions in 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(6), if you are appointed as 
a member of the Committee, your membership term will expire on December 
31st of the third full year after the effective date of your 
appointment. Under 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(4), its 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.
    All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or 
other compensation from the Federal Government. The only compensation 
the members may receive is for travel expenses, including per diem in 
lieu of subsistence, actual reasonable expenses, or both incurred in 
the performance of their direct duties for the Committee in accordance 
with Federal Travel Regulations.
    In this solicitation for Committee Members, we will consider 
applications for the following seven positions:

 One member shall represent the Maritime Industry
 One member shall represent Vessel Owner/Operators
 One member shall represent Facility Owner/Operators
 One member shall represent the Academic Community
 One member shall represent Port Authorities
 One member shall represent Maritime Labor
 One member shall represent State and Local Governments

    Each member of the Committee must have particular expertise, 
knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the 
Committee, which is to advise the Secretary of Homeland Security on the 
matters described above.
    In order for the Department, to fully leverage broad ranging 
experience and education, the National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee must be diverse with regard to professional and technical 
expertise. The Department is committed to pursuing opportunities, 
consistent with applicable law, to compose a committee that reflects 
the diversity of the Nation's people.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, email your application to [email protected] as provided 
in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Applications must include: (a) 
a cover letter expressing interest in an appointment to the

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National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, (b) a resume detailing 
the applicant's relevant experience for the position applied for, and 
(c) a brief biography of the applicant by the deadline in the DATES 
section of this notice.
    The U.S. Coast Guard will not consider incomplete or late 
applications.

Privacy Act Statement

    Purpose: To obtain qualified applicants to fill seven vacancies on 
the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. When you apply for 
appointment to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, DHS 
will collect your name, contact information, and any other personal 
information that you submit in conjunction with your application. DHS 
will use this information to evaluate your candidacy for Committee 
membership. If you are chosen to serve as a Committee member, your name 
will appear in publicly-available Committee documents, membership 
lists, and Committee reports.
    Authorities: 14 U.S.C. 504; 46 U.S.C. 15108 and 15109; and 18 
U.S.C. 202(a), and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
00915.
    Routine Uses: Authorized U.S. Coast Guard personnel will use this 
information to consider and obtain qualified candidates to serve on the 
Committee. Any external disclosures of information within this record 
will be made in accordance with DHS/ALL-009, Department of Homeland 
Security Advisory Committee (73 FR 57642, October 3, 2008).
    Consequences of Failure to Provide Information: Furnishing this 
information is voluntary. However, failure to furnish the requested 
information may result in your application not being considered for the 
Committee.

Amy M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2024-06384 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
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