[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33341-33342]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15759]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[USCG-1999-5838]
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC);
Vacancies
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Request for applications; extension of application deadline.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard extends the deadline for applying to be a
member of the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee
(CFIVAC). CFIVAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast
Guard on the safety of the commercial fishing industry.
DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 9,
1999.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant
(G-MSO-2), U.S. Coast Guard, room 1210, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0214; or by faxing 202-
267-4570. Submit applications to the same address. This notice and the
application forms are available on the internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this notice, contact
Lieutenant Commander Randy Clark, Assistant Executive Director of
CFIVAC, rclark@comdt.uscg.mil, or, LTJG Karen Weaver,
kweaver@comdt.uscg.mil, telephone 202-267-0214, fax 202-267-4570.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard originally requested people
to apply for membership to the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel
Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) in the June 2, 1998, Federal Register
[USCG-1998-3882]. Several applications were received; however, the
Coast Guard is providing more time for applicants. If you applied in
response to the June 2 notice you do not need to submit another
application. All applications submitted will be considered for the
positions available.
CFIVAC is a Federal advisory committee covered by 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
As required by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of
1988, Pub. L. 100-424, the Coast Guard established
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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. 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 or 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.
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 1999 in the following categories: (a)
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) General Public (one
position); (c) Equipment Manufacturers (one position).
Persons selected as general public members are required to complete
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, on an annual
basis. Neither the report nor the information it contains may be
released to the public, except under an order issued by a Federal court
or as otherwise provided under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
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 policy of the Department of Transportation on
ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications
from qualified women and members of minority groups.
Dated: June 11, 1999.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 99-15759 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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