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[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30029-30030]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14453]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard
[USCG-1998-3882]

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (CFIVAC); 
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 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee 
(CFIVAC). CFIVAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast 
Guard on the safety of the commercial fishing industry.

DATES: Applications must reach the Coast Guard on or before October 1, 
1998.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to Commandant 
(G-MSO-2); U.S. Coast Guard, room 1210, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0214; or by faxing 202-
267-4570. Submit applications to the same address. This notice is 
available on the internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For questions on this notice, contact Lieutenant Commander Randy Clark, 
Assistant Executive Director of CFIVAC, [email protected], or, LTJG 
Karen Weaver, [email protected], telephone 202-267-0214, fax 202-
267-4570. For questions on this docket, contact Carol Kelly, Coast 
Guard Dockets Team Leader, or Paulette Twine, Chief, Documentary 
Services Division, U.S. Department of Transportation, 202-366-9329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel 
Advisory Committee (CFIVAC) is a Federal advisory committee constituted 
under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. As required by the Commercial Fishing Industry 
Vessel Safety Act of 1988, the Coast Guard established CFIVAC to 
provide advice to the Coast Guard on issues related to the safety of 
commercial fishing vessels regulated under chapter 45 of title 46, 
United States Code, which includes uninspected fishing vessels, fish 
processing vessels, and fish tender vessels. CFIVAC consists of 17 
members as follows: Ten members from the commercial fishing industry 
who reflect a regional and representational balance and have experience 
in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of Title 46, United 
States Code applies, or as a crew member or processing line member on 
an uninspected fish processing vessel; one member representing naval 
architects or marine surveyors; one member representing manufacturers 
of equipment for vessels to which chapter 45 applies; one member 
representing education or training professionals related to fishing 
vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety, or 
personnel qualifications; one member representing underwriters that 
insure vessels to which chapter 45 applies; and three members 
representing the general public, including whenever possible, an 
independent expert or consultant in maritime safety and a member of a 
national organization composed of persons representing owners of 
vessels to which chapter 45 applies and persons representing the marine 
insurance industry.

    CFIVAC meets at least once a year in different seaport cities 
nationwide. Special meetings may also be called. Subcommittee meetings 
are held to consider specific problems as required.
    Applications will be considered for six positions that expire or 
become vacant in October 1999 in the following categories: (a) 
Commercial Fishing Industry (four positions); (b) General Public (one 
position); (c) Equipment Manufacturers (one position). Persons selected 
as general public members are required to complete a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, on an annual basis. Neither 
the report nor the information it contains may be released 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).
    Each member serves for a term of three years. A limited portion of 
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membership may serve consecutive terms. Members of the CFIVAC serve 
without compensation from the Federal Government, although travel 
reimbursements and per diem are provided.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Transportation on 
ethnic and gender diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.

    Dated: May 22, 1998.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Director of Standards, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection.
[FR Doc. 98-14453 Filed 6-1-98; 8:45 am]
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