[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23035-23036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07050]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0240]


National Chemical Transportation Safety 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 six 
vacancies on the National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory 
Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland 
Security, via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters 
relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous 
materials.

DATES: Completed applications must reach the U.S. Coast Guard on or 
before June 3, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Applications must include: (a) a cover letter expressing 
interest in an appointment to the National Chemical Transportation 
Safety Advisory Committee, (b) a resume

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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 ``NCTSAC Vacancy Application'' to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Ethan Beard, Assistant 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Chemical Transportation 
Safety Advisory Committee; telephone 571-607-8905 or email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Chemical Transportation Safety 
Advisory Committee is a Federal advisory committee. The National 
Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee was established by 
section 601 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. 15101. 
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 on matters relating to the safe and secure marine 
transportation of hazardous materials.
    The Committee is required to meet at least once a year in 
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 15109(a)(1). We expect the Committee to meet 
at least twice a year, but it may meet more frequently. The meetings 
are generally held in Washington, DC and Houston, Texas.
    Under 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(6)(A), 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. In 
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 15109(f)(4), applicants for membership may be 
required to pass an appropriate security background examination before 
their appointment to the Committee.
    All members serve at their own expense and receive no salary or 
other compensation from the Federal Government. If you are appointed as 
member of the Committee, you will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure 
Agreement and a Gratuitous Services Agreement.
    In this solicitation for Committee Members, we will consider 
applications from members representing the following:

 Chemical manufacturing entities
 Entities related to marine handling or transportation of 
chemicals
 Marine safety or security entities
 Marine environmental protection entities

    The members who will fill the positions described above will be 
appointed to represent the interest of their respective groups and 
viewpoints and are not ``special Government employees,'' as defined in 
18 U.S.C. 202(a).
    In order for the Department to fully leverage broad-ranging 
experience and education, the National Chemical Transportation Safety 
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 National 
Chemical Transportation Safety 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 six vacancies on 
the National Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee. When you apply 
for appointment to the National Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee, Department of Homeland Security (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. 15101 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.

    Dated: March 28, 2024.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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