[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 30556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-14509]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[USCG-1999-5760]
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; 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 Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
(MERPAC). MERPAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast
Guard on matters related to the training, qualification, licensing,
certification, and fitness of seamen serving in the U.S. merchant
marine.
DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before August 1,
1999.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant
(G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC
20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0229; or by faxing 202-267-4570. Submit
application forms to the same address. This notice and the application
form are available on the Internet at hhtp://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Steven J. Boyle, Executive
Director of MERPAC, or Mr. Mark C. Gould, Assistant to the Executive
Director, telephone 202-267-0229, fax 202-267-4570.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MERPAC is chartered under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It provides advice and makes
recommendations to the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and
Environmental Protection, 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.
MERPCAS meets at least twice a year, once at Coast Guard
Headquarters, Washington, DC, and once elsewhere in the country. Its
subcommittees and working groups may also meet to consider specific
problems as required.
The Coast Guard will consider applications for five positions that
expire or become vacant in January 2000. Applicants with one or more of
the following backgrounds are needed to fill the positions:
(a) Licensed Deck Officer.
(b) Shipping Company employed in ship operation management.
(c) Licensed Engineering Officer.
(d) Marine Educator associated with a training institution other
than a federal or state maritime academy.
(e) Public.
Each member serves for a term of 3 years. No member may hold more
than two consecutive 3-year terms. MERPAC members serve without
compensation from the Federal Government; however, travel reimbursement
and per diem will be provided.
In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications
from qualified women and members of minority groups.
Applicants selected may be required to complete a Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). 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).
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards Marine Safety and Environmental
Protection.
[FR Doc. 99-14509 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am]
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