[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 1485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-604]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CGD 96-071]


Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). 
CTAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on 
matters relating to the safe transportation and handling of hazardous 
materials in bulk on U.S. flag vessels and barges in U.S. ports and 
waterways.

DATES: Applications and any supporting information must be received on 
or before April 14, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Application forms may be obtained by writing Commandant (G-
MSO-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-
0001; by calling (202) 267-0087; or by faxing (202) 267-4570. Completed 
application forms must be submitted to the same address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Kevin S. Cook, Executive 
Director of CTAC, or Lieutenant J.J. Plunkett, Assistant to the 
Executive Director, telephone (202) 267-0087, fax (202) 267-4570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee (CTAC) is a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 
U.S.C. App. 2. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the 
Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental Protection on 
matters relating to the safe transportation and handling of hazardous 
materials in bulk on U.S. flag vessels and barges in U.S. ports and 
waterways. The advice and recommendations of CTAC also assist the U.S. 
Coast Guard in formulating U.S. positions prior to meetings of the 
International Maritime Organization.
    CTAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters, 
Washington, DC. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Its 
subcommittees and working groups may meet to consider specific problems 
as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for ten positions that 
expire or become vacant in September 1997. To be eligible, applicants 
should have experience in chemical manufacturing, marine transportation 
of chemicals, occupational safety and health, or environmental 
protection issues associated with chemical transportation. Each member 
serves for a term of 3 years. A few members may serve consecutive 
terms. All members serve at their own expense, and receive no salary, 
reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the 
Federal Government.
    In support of the Department of Transportation's policy on ethnic 
and gender diversity, the Coast Guard is especially seeking 
applications from qualified women and minority group members.
    Applicants may be required to complete an Executive Branch 
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450).

    Dated: January 3, 1997.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 97-604 Filed 1-9-97; 8:45 am]
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