[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 159 (Monday, August 18, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 44029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21810]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CGD 97-055]
Towing Safety 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 Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of
Transportation on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal
waterway navigation and towing safety.
DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before October 17,
1997.
ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing Commandant
(G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, room 1210,
Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-1181; or by faxing 202-
267-4570. Submit application forms to the same address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant Lionel Mew, Assistant Executive Director, telephone 202-267-
0218; fax 202-267-4570.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC)
is a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of
Transportation on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal
waterway navigation and towing safety. The advice and recommendations
also assist the Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United
States in advance of meetings of the International Maritime
Organization.
TSAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters,
Washington, DC, or another location selected by the Coast Guard. It may
also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working
groups may meet to consider specific problems as required.
The Coast Guard will consider applications for five positions that
expire or become vacant in October 1997, as follows: Two members from
the barge and towing industry, reflecting a geographical balance; one
member from port districts, authorities, or terminal operators; one
member from maritime labor; and one member from the general public. To
be eligible, applicants should have experience in towing operations,
marine transportation, occupational safety and health, environmental
protection, or business operations associated with the towing industry.
Each member serves for a term of 3 years. A few members may serve
consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive
no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from
the Federal Government.
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).
Dated: August 8, 1997.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 97-21810 Filed 8-15-97; 8:45 am]
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