[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 66343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-31878]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CGD 96-065]
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Request for
Applications
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applicants for appointment to
membership on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
(MERPAC). The Committee is a 19-member Federal Advisory committee that
advises the Coast Guard on matters related to the training,
qualification, licensing, certification, and fitness of seamen serving
in the U.S. merchant marine.
DATES: Membership applications should be received no later than
February 19, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Persons interested in applying for membership on MERPAC may
obtain an application form by writing to Commandant (G-MSO-1), room
1210, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St. SW., Washington,
DC 20593-0001, or by calling (202) 267-0229 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Requests may also be
submitted by facsimile at (202) 267-4570.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
CDR Greg T. Jones, Executive Director, or Mr. Mark Gould, Assistant
Executive Director, MERPAC, room 1210, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters,
2100 Second St. SW., Washington, DC, 20593-0001, (202) 267-0229.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MERPAC is chartered under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) to advise the Coast Guard on
merchant marine personnel issues. Six current appointments will expire
in 1996.
Applicants with one or more of the following backgrounds are needed
to fill the positions:
(a) Shipping company representative.
(b) Deck Officer.
(c) Public representative.
(d) Two marine educator representatives.
(e) Engineering officer (preferably with a limited horsepower
endorsement).
The membership term is 3 years. No member may hold more than two
consecutive 3-year terms.
The Coast Guard is seeking greater representation from the inland
and rivers maritime communities, particularly in the position of
Engineering Officer (limited Chief Engineer or Designated Duty
Engineer). Although the Coast Guard was seeking increased
representation from these same communities during the last selection
process, it was not totally successful in filling the positions.
To achieve the desired balance of membership, the Coast Guard is
especially interested in receiving applications from minorities and
women. The members of the Committee serve without compensation from the
Federal Government, although travel reimbursement and per diem may be
provided. The Committee normally meets twice a year, once in
Washington, D.C., and once elsewhere in the country. Working group
meetings may be authorized for specific problems as required.
Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450).
Dated: December 9, 1996.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 96-31878 Filed 12-16-96; 8:45 am]
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