
[Federal Register: March 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 52)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0166]

 
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The United States Coast Guard is requesting individuals who 
are interested in serving on the National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee (NMSAC) to apply for appointment/reappointment. NMSAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations on national maritime security 
matters to the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the 
United States Coast Guard.

DATES: Applications for membership must be sent complete and postmarked 
to the Coast Guard address listed below no later than 4 p.m. EDT April 
30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Interested candidates may request an application form by one 
of the following methods:
     E-mail: NMSAC@uscg.mil, Subject line: NMSAC Application 
Form Request.
     Fax: 202-372-1905, ATTN: NMSAC DFO/EA, please provide 
name, mailing address and telephone and fax numbers to send application 
forms to.
     Mail: Send written requests for forms and completed 
application packets to: USCG-NMSAC Executive Secretary, CG-5441, Room 
5302, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20593-0001, please provide name, mailing address and telephone and 
fax numbers to send application forms to.
     Internet: To download a PDF or MS-Word application form 
visit NMSAC Web site at http://www.homeport.uscg.mil under Missions 
Maritime Security National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Member 
Application Forms.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Commandant (CG-5441), 
NMSAC Executive Secretary, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Room 5302, 
2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil, 
Phone: 202-372-1108, Fax: 202-372-1905.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NMSAC is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. (Pub. L. 92-463). The NMSAC advises, 
consults with, reports to, and makes recommendations to the Secretary 
on matters relating to national maritime security. Such matters may 
include, but are not be limited to:
     Developing a national strategy and policy to provide for 
efficient, coordinated and effective action to deter and minimize 
damage from maritime transportation security incidents;
     Recommending actions required to meet current and future 
security threats to ports, vessels, facilities, waterways and their 
associated inter-modal transportation connections and critical 
infrastructure;
     Promoting international cooperation and multilateral 
solutions to maritime security issues;
     Addressing security issues and concerns brought to the 
Committee by segments of the marine transportation industry, or other 
port and waterway stakeholders, and;
     Examining such other matters, related to those above, that 
the Secretary may charge the Committee with addressing.
    The full Committee normally meets at least two to three times per 
fiscal year. Working group meetings and teleconferences are held more 
frequently, as needed. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes.
    We will consider applications for six positions that expire or 
become vacant January 1, 2009. Current members are eligible to serve an 
additional term of office but must re-apply in accordance with this 
notice. Applicants with experience in the following sectors of the 
marine transportation industry with a minimum of five years experience 
in their field are encouraged to apply:
     Port Operations Management/Port Authorities
     Maritime Security Operations and Training
     Marine Salvage Operations
     Maritime Security Related Academics/Public Policy
     Marine Facilities and Terminals Security Management
     Vessel Owners/Operators
     Maritime Labor
     International and Inter-modal Supply Chain
     Maritime Hazardous Materials Handling/Shipping
     State and Local Government (Homeland Security, Law 
Enforcement, First Response)
    Due to the nature of NMSAC business, NMSAC members are required to 
apply for, obtain and maintain a government national security clearance 
at the Secret level. The Coast Guard will sponsor and assist candidates 
with this process. Each member serves for a term of three years. While 
attending meetings or when otherwise engaged in committee business, 
members will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses as 
permitted under applicable Federal travel regulations. However, members 
will not receive any salary or other compensation for their service on 
the NMSAC.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups 
to apply.
    Members of NMSAC will be appointed and serve as Special Government 
Employees (SGE) as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States 
Code. As a candidate for appointment as a SGE, applicants are required 
to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). 
A completed OGE Form 450 is not releasable 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). Only the Designated Agency Ethics Official 
or the DAEO's designate may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report. Applicants can obtain this form by going to the Web site of the 
Office of Government Ethics (http://www.oge.gov), or by contacting the 
individual listed above. Applications which are not accompanied by a 
completed OGE Form 450 will not be considered.
    A copy of the application form is available in the docket for this 
notice. To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
enter the docket number for this notice (USCG-2008-0166) in the Search 
box, and click ``Go >>.''

    Dated: March 11, 2008.
Mark P. O'Malley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Port and Facility Activities.
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