97-15537. Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC); Vacancies

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 114 (Friday, June 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 32399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15537]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[CGD 97-033]


Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC); 
Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee 
(CFIVAC). The CFIVAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the 
Coat Guard on commercial fishing industry vessel operations.

DATES: Completed applications and supporting documentation should be 
submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard before October 1, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Persons interested in applying for membership on the CFIVAC 
may obtain an application form by writing to Commandant (G-MSO-2), U.S. 
Coast Guard, Room 1210, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001, or contacting the following persons in the following paragraph.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commander Mark D. Bobal, Executive Director of CFIVAC, or, LTJG Marcus 
Hugi, [e-mail], Assistant to the Executive Director, 
telephone [phone], fax [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel 
Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) is a Federal advisory committee that 
operates in accord with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 
App. 2. As required by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety 
Act of 1988, the Coast Guard established the CFIVAC 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, and fish tender vessels. The CFIVAC 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 of processing line member 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 
personnel 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.
    The CFIVAC meets at least once a year in different seaport cities 
nationwide. Special meetings may also be called. Subcommittee meetings 
are held to consider specific problems as required.
    Applications will be considered for six positions that expire or 
become vacant in October 1997 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (three positions); (b) General Public (one 
position); (c) Training and Education (one position); (d) Insurance 
Underwriters (one position). Persons selected as general public members 
are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, 
SF450, on a annual basis.
    Each member serves for a term of three years. A limited portion of 
the membership may serve consecutive terms. Members of the CFIVAC serve 
without compensation from the Federal Government, although travel 
reimbursements and per diem are provided.
    In support of the U.S. Department of Transportation's policy on 
ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard is especially seeking 
applications from qualified women and minority group members.

    Dated: June 9, 1997.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 97-15537 Filed 6-12-97; 8:45 am]
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