
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1865-1866]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00215]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0316]


National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). This Council advises 
the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other 
major boating safety matters.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach Mr. Jeff Ludwig, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) 
on or before March 11, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-BSX-2)/NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St. SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593-
7581. You can also call 202-372-1061; or email 
jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil. This notice is available in our online 
docket, USCG-2010-0316, at http://www.regulations.gov. Members of the 
public should not submit personal information into a docket, as it 
becomes public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, ADFO of National 
Boating Safety Advisory Committee; telephone 202-372-1061; fax 202-372-
1908; or email at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
(NBSAC) is a federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, (Pub. L. 92-463; 5 U.S.C. App. 2). It was established 
under authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110 and advises the Coast Guard on 
boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters. 
NBSAC has 21 members: Seven representatives of State officials 
responsible for State boating safety programs, seven representatives of 
recreational boat manufacturers and associated equipment manufacturers, 
and seven representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations and the general public, at least five of whom are 
representatives of national recreational boating organizations. Members 
are appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
    The Council usually meets at least twice each year at a location 
selected by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes. Subcommittees or working groups may also meet to consider 
specific problems.
    We will consider applications for seven positions that expire or 
become vacant on December 31, 2013:
     Two representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs;
     Three representatives of recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers; and
     Two representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Applicants for the 2013 vacancies announced in the Federal 
Register on February 10, 2012, (77 FR 7170) will be considered for the 
2014 vacancies and do not need to submit another application. 
Applications submitted for years prior to 2012 should submit an updated 
application to ensure consideration for the vacancies announced in this 
notice.
    To be eligible, you should have experience in one of the categories 
listed above. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal 
advisory committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to 
comply with provisions contained in The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 
(Pub. L. 104-65; as amended by Title II of Pub. L. 110-81). Each member 
serves for a term of three years. Members may be considered to serve 
consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense and receive 
no salary, or other compensation from the Federal Government. The 
exception to this policy is when attending NBSAC meetings; members may 
be reimbursed for travel expenses and provided per diem in accordance 
with Federal Travel Regulations.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not discriminate in

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employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital 
status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an 
employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS strives to 
achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment 
actions.
    If you are selected as a member from the general public, you will 
be appointed and serve as a special Government employee (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 his 
or her 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 (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.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Jeff Ludwig, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) of NBSAC at Commandant (CG-BSX-2)/
NBSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St. SW., STOP 7581, Washington, 
DC, 20593-7581. Send your cover letter and resume in time for it to be 
received by the ADFO on or before March 11, 2013. To visit our online 
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter the docket number for 
this notice (USCG-2010-0316) in the Search box, and click ``Go.'' 
Please do not post your resume on this site. During the vetting 
process, applicants may be asked to provide date of birth and social 
security number.

    Dated: December 31, 2012.
Paul F. Thomas,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
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