[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61311-61312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27858]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2017-1001]


Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. This committee acts 
solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the Department of 
Homeland Security through the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on 
matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, 
including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and 
fitness standards and other matters as assigned by the Commandant; may 
be given special assignments by the Secretary and may conduct studies, 
inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation with individuals 
and groups in the private sector and with State or local governments; 
shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its 
independent judgment to the Secretary; and may make available to 
Congress recommendations that the Committee makes to the Secretary.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
February 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee that 
also identifies which membership category the applicant is applying 
under, along with a resume detailing the applicant's experience via one 
of the following methods:
     By Email: [email protected]; Subject Line: The 
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee.
     By Fax: 202-372-8382 ATTN: Mr. Davis J. Breyer, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer; or
     By Mail: Mr. Davis J. Breyer, Alternate Designated Federal 
Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, 2703 
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC, 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Davis J. Breyer, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory 
Committee, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, 
DC, 20593-7509, telephone 202-372-1445, fax 202-372-8382 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory 
Committee is a federal advisory committee which operates under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Title 5 U.S.C. 
Appendix).
    The Committee meets not less than twice each year. Its 
subcommittees and working groups may also meet intercessionally to 
consider specific tasks as required.
    Each Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee member serves a 
term of office of up to three years. Members may serve a maximum of two 
consecutive terms. All members serve without compensation from the 
Federal Government; however, upon request, they may receive travel 
reimbursement and per diem.
    We will consider applications for the following 8 positions that 
will either be vacant on August 13, 2018, or are currently vacant. 
These positions are three year terms.
    To be eligible, you must have the experience listed for the 
applicable membership position:
    (1) Three positions for members who serve as representatives 
standing for the viewpoint of merchant marine deck officers. One member 
shall be licensed for inland or river route, with a limited or 
unlimited tonnage; one shall be licensed for oceans any gross tons; and 
one member shall be a licensed deck officer with an unlimited tonnage 
master's license with significant tanker experience;
    (2) one position for a member who serves as a representative 
standing for the viewpoint of licensed merchant marine engineering 
officers who is licensed as a chief engineer, any horsepower;
    (3) one position for a member who serves as a representative 
standing for the viewpoint of maritime training institutions other than 
state or federal academies and shall represent the viewpoint of the 
small vessel industry;
    (4) one position for a member who will be appointed from the 
general public who will serve as a Special Government Employee as 
defined in Title 18, United States Code, section 202(a). Preference 
will be given to applicants who can provide relevant input regarding 
matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, 
including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and 
fitness standards.
    (5) one position for a member who must be jointly recommended by 
the state academies as defined by 46 CFR 310 Subpart A, who will 
represent the viewpoint of the state academies in accordance with 46 
U.S.C. 8108; and
    (6) one position for a member who must be recommended by the 
federal academy as defined by 46 CFR 310 Subpart C, who will represent 
the viewpoint of the federal academy in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 8108.
    If you are selected as a member from the general public you will be 
appointed and serve as a Special Government

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Employee as defined in section 202(a) of Title 18, U.S.C. Applicants 
for appointment as a Special Government Employee are required to 
complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). The 
U.S. 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). Only the 
Designated U.S. Coast Guard Ethics Official or his or her designee may 
release a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Applicants can 
obtain this form by going to the website of the Office of Government 
Ethics (www.oge.gov) or by contacting the individual listed above in 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Applications for a member drawn from 
the general public that are not accompanied by a completed OGE Form 450 
will not be considered. All other members serve as representatives and 
stand for the viewpoints of the roles as identified 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 position we list 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 Section 202(a), Title 18, U.S.C. Registered 
lobbyists are lobbyists as defined in Title 2 U.S.C. 1602 who are 
required by Title 2 U.S.C. 1603 to register with the Secretary of the 
Senate and the Clerk of the House Representatives.
    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, disabilities 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 Mr. Davis J. Breyer, 
Alternate Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory 
Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the ADDRESSES section 
by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. All email 
submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: December 20, 2017.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2017-27858 Filed 12-26-17; 8:45 am]
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