[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 5601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-2590]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CDG 98-002]
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 to serve on the Merchant
Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). MERPAC is a 19-member
Federal Advisory Committee appointed by the Secretary of Transportation
to advise 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 April
6, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Persons interested in serving on MERPAC may obtain an
application form by writing to Commandant (G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard,
2100 2nd St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, or by calling (800) 842-
8740 ext. 7-6890, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. Requests for application forms may also be
faxed to (202) 267-4570.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commander Steven J. Boyle, Executive Director, or Mr. Mark Gould,
Assistant Executive Director, at the above address or by telephone at
(202) 267-0214.
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 such as implementation of the
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, types of marine simulation utilized
in lieu of sea service for marine licenses, and regional examination
center activities. Seven current appointments expire in January 1998.
Applicants with one or more of the following backgrounds are needed
to fill the positions:
(a) Deck officer.
(b) Three marine educator representatives.
(c) Engineering officer.
(d) Public representative.
(e) Unlicensed engineer.
The membership term is 3 years. No member may hold more than two
consecutive 3-year terms.
To achieve the desired balance of membership, the Coast Guard is
especially interested in receiving applications from minorities, women,
and persons with disabilities. The members of the Committee serve
without compensation from the Federal Government; however, travel
reimbursement and per diem will be provided. The MERPAC Committee
normally meets twice a year, once in Washington, DC, 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).
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 98-2590 Filed 2-2-98; 8:45 am]
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