
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6096-6097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02129]


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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. This Council advises the 
Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other major 
boating safety matters.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
April 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the National Boating Safety Advisory Council that 
also identifies which membership category the applicant is applying 
under, along with a resume detailing the applicant's boating experience 
via one of the following methods:
     By email: jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil (preferred).
     By mail: Commandant (CG-BSX-2)/NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff 
Ludwig, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Ave. SE., Stop 7581, 
Washington, DC 20593-7581.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of National Boating Safety Advisory Council; telephone 
202-372-1061 or email at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council 
is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix). It was established under the 
authority of 46 United States Code 13110 and advises the Coast Guard on 
boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters. The 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council 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 issues.
    We will consider applications for seven positions that expire or 
become vacant on December 31, 2015:
     Two representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs;
     Two representatives of recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers; and
     Three representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations or the general public.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Appointments for the 2015 vacancies remain pending. The 
vacancies announced in this notice do not include the 2015 vacancies. 
The vacancies announced in this notice apply to membership positions 
that become vacant on January 1st, 2016. Individuals who have applied 
for National Boating Safety Advisory Council membership in any prior 
years are asked to re-submit an application if the individual wishes to 
apply for any of 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 in an individual capacity. See ``Revised Guidance on 
Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal Advisory Committees, Boards and 
Commissions'' (79 FR 47482, August 13, 2014). The category for a member 
from the general public would be someone appointed in their individual 
capacity and would be designated as a Special Government Employee as 
defined in 202(a) of Title 18, United States Code. 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 a maximum of two 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 National Boating Safety Advisory Council meetings; members 
may be reimbursed for travel expenses and provided per diem in 
accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

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    The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in 
selection of Council members 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. The 
Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse 
candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions.
    If you are selected as a non-representative member or as a member 
from the general public, you will serve as a Special Government 
Employee as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. 
As a candidate for appointment as a Special Government Employee, 
applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report (OGE Form 450). The Coast Guard may not release the reports or 
the information in them 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). 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 in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 
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 
Council, send your cover letter and resume to Mr. Jeff Ludwig, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of National Boating Safety 
Advisory Council by email or mail according to the instructions in the 
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. 
Indicate the specific category you request to be considered for and 
specify your area of expertise that qualifies you to serve on the 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council. Note that during the vetting 
process, applicants may be asked to provide their date of birth and 
social security number. All email submittals will receive email receipt 
confirmation.
    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 ``Search.'' Please do not post your resume or OGE-450 Form on 
this site.

    Dated: January 27, 2015.
Jonathan C. Burton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
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