[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 146 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 40777]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-20289]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

[USCG 1998-4182]


Towing Safety 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 Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). TSAC 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of 
Transportation on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safety.

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-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 
20593-0001; by calling 202-267-0229; or by faxing 202-267-4570. Submit 
application forms to the same address. This notice and the application 
form are available on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For questions on this notice, contact Lieutenant Lionel Mew, Assistant 
Executive Director, telephone 202-267-0218, 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 Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 
is a Federal advisory committee constituted under 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It 
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of 
Transportation on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal 
waterway navigation and towing safety. The advice and recommendations 
also assist the Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United 
States in advance of meetings of the International Maritime 
Organization.
    TSAC meets at least once a year at Coast Guard Headquarters, 
Washington, DC, or another location selected by the Coast Guard. 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 five positions that 
expire or become vacant in October 1998, as follows: Two members from 
the barge and towing industry, reflecting a geographical balance; one 
member from the offshore mineral and oil supply vessel industry; one 
member from shippers; and one member from the general public. To be 
eligible, applicants should have experience in towing operations, 
marine transportation, occupational safety and health, environmental 
protection, or business operations associated with the towing industry. 
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 policy of the Department of Transportation on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.
    Applicants selected may be required to complete a Confidential 
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). 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).

    Dated: July 22, 1998.
Joseph J. Angelo,
Acting Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety and Environmental 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 98-20289 Filed 7-29-98; 8:45 am]
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