[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 26757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12286]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CGD 95-042]
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants for appointment to
membership on the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory
Committee. The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Secretary
of Transportation and the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters
related to the safety of commercial fishing industry vessels.
DATES: Applications should be received no later than July 31, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Persons interested in applying should request an application
from Commandant (G-MVI-4), Room 1405, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters,
2100 Second St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20593-0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Mark D. Bobal, Executive
Director, Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee, (202)
267-2307 or fax (202) 267-1069.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As required by the Commercial Fishing
Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988, the Coast Guard established the
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (Committee) to
provide advice to the Coast Guard on issues related to the safety of
commercial fishing vessels regulated under chapter 45 of Title 46,
United States Code which includes uninspected fishing vessels, fish
processing vessels or fish tender vessels. The Committee consists of 17
members as follows: Ten members from the commercial fishing industry
who reflect a regional and representational balance and have experience
in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of Title 46, United
States Code applies, or as a crew member or processing line worker on
an uninspected fish processing vessel; one member representing naval
architects or marine surveyors; one member representing manufacturers
of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 applies; one member
representing education or training professionals related to fishing
vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety, or
professional qualifications; one member representing underwriters that
insure vessels to which chapter 45 applies; and three members
representing the general public, including whenever possible, an
independent expert or consultant in maritime safety and a member of a
national organization composed of persons representing owners of
vessels to which chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine
insurance industry.
Applications will be considered for five expiring terms in the
following categories: (a) Commercial Fishing Industry (three
positions); (b) Equipment Manufacturers (one position); and (c) General
Public (one position). The membership term is three years. A limited
portion of the membership may serve consecutive terms.
To achieve the balance of membership required by the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 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 are provided. The Committee
normally meets in different seaport cities nationwide, with
subcommittee meetings for specific issues on an as-required basis.
Persons selected as ``general public'' members are required to
complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, SF 450, on an
annual basis. The purpose of the report is to determine compliance with
conflict of interest laws. This report will not be disclosed to any
requesting person unless release is authorized by law, such as in
response to a subpoena filed in an administrative or court proceeding.
Dated: May 10, 1995.
G.N. Naccara,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 95-12286 Filed 5-17-95; 8:45 am]
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