
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60860-60861]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24013]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-USCG-2014-0692]


Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. This Committee advises 
the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters related 
to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including but not limited to 
training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness 
standards.

DATES: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach the Alternate Designated Federal Officer on or before December 8, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send their cover letter and resume to the 
following address: Commandant (CG-OES-1), ATTN Merchant Marine 
Personnel Advisory Committee, US Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin 
Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509; or by faxing (202) 
372-8382; or by emailing to davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil. This notice is 
available in our online docket, USCG-2014-0692, at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; 
telephone 202-372-1445 or email at davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory 
Committee is an advisory committee established under the Secretary's 
authority in section 871 of The Homeland Security Act of 2002, (Title 
6, United States Code, section 451). This Committee is established in 
accordance with and operates under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix, Pub. L. 
92-463, 86 Statute 770, as amended). The Merchant Marine Personnel 
Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, 
including but not limited to training, qualifications, certification, 
documentation, and fitness standards. The Committee will advise, 
consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent 
judgment to the Secretary.
    The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee is expected to 
meet approximately twice a year as called for by its charter, once at 
or near Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC, and once at a 
location outside of Washington, DC. It may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups may also meet to 
consider specific tasks as required.
    We will consider applications for the following six positions that 
expire or

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become vacant on June 1, 2015: Two positions for marine educators, one 
of whom will represent the viewpoint of maritime training institutions 
other than State or Federal Maritime Academies and also represent the 
viewpoint of the small vessel industry, and one representing the 
viewpoint of State Maritime Academies; one position for a member drawn 
from the general public; one position for an engineering officer who is 
licensed as a Chief Engineer any horsepower; and two positions for deck 
officers, one of whom is a licensed merchant marine deck officer of 
oceans any gross tons, the other licensed for inland or river route 
with limited or unlimited tonnage, and one of whom must have a master's 
license or a master of towing vessels license.
    If you are selected as a member from the general public, you will 
be appointed and 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). 
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 designee 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 for a member drawn from the 
general public which are not accompanied by a completed OGE-Form 450 
will not be considered.
    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).
    Each Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee member serves a 
term of office of up to three years. Members may be considered to serve 
consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from the 
Federal Government; however, upon request, they may receive travel 
reimbursement and per diem.
    The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in 
selection of Committee 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 any 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 interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Davis J. Breyer, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel 
Advisory Committee by mail, fax, or email according to the instructions 
in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this 
notice. Indicate the position you wish to fill and specify your area of 
expertise, knowledge, and experience that qualifies you to serve on the 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. Note that during the 
vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide date of birth and 
social security number.

    Dated: October 3, 2014.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2014-24013 Filed 10-7-14; 8:45 am]
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