[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49212-49213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19179]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2008-0799]


National Offshore Safety 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 
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). NOSAC provides 
advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters 
affecting the offshore industry.

DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
November 30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing Mr. James 
Magill, Assistant Executive Director of NOSAC, Commandant (CG-5222), 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; 
by calling 202-372-1414; or by faxing 202-372-1926. Also a copy of the 
application form, as well as this notice, is available in our online 
docket, USCG-2008-0799 at http://www.regulations.gov and at the Coast 
Guard's Advisory Committee homeport Web page at: https://homeport.uscg.mil/nosac. Send your completed application to the 
Assistant Executive Director at the street address above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Patrick W. Clark, Executive 
Director of NOSAC, or James M. Magill, Assistant Executive Director, 
telephone 202 372-1414, fax 202-372-1926.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOSAC is a Federal advisory committee 
established under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). It consists of 15 regular 
members who

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have particular knowledge and experience regarding offshore technology, 
equipment, safety and training, as well as environmental expertise in 
the exploration or recovery of offshore mineral resources. It provides 
advice and makes recommendations to the Assistant Commandant for Marine 
Safety, Security and Stewardship regarding safety, security and 
rulemaking matters relating to the offshore mineral and energy 
industries. This advice assists the Coast Guard in developing policy 
and regulations and formulating the positions of the United States in 
advance of meetings of the International Maritime Organization.
    NOSAC meets approximately twice a year, with one of these meetings 
being held at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. It may also 
meet for extraordinary purposes. Its subcommittees and working groups 
may meet to consider specific problems as required.
    We will consider applications for five positions. These positions 
will begin in January 2009. Applications should reach us by November 
30, 2008. If we do not receive sufficient qualified applicants by the 
deadline we may consider applications received later if they arrive 
within a reasonable time before we make our recommendations to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security.
    To be eligible, applicants should have experience in one of the 
following categories: (1) Offshore supply vessel services including 
geophysical services, (2) construction of offshore facilities, (3) 
offshore operations, (4) offshore drilling or (5) offshore production 
of oil and gas. Please state on the application form which of the five 
categories you are applying for. Each member normally serves a term of 
3 years or until a replacement is appointed. 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 Coast Guard on gender and ethnic 
diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups 
to apply.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of NOSAC, send 
a completed application form to Mr. James Magill, Assistant Executive 
Director of NOSAC, Commandant (CG-5222), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling 202-372-1414; or by 
faxing 202-372-1926. Send the application form in time for it to be 
received by the DFO on or before November 30, 2008.
    A copy of the application form is available in the docket for this 
notice. To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
enter the docket number for this notice (USCG-2008-0799) in the Search 
box, and click ``Go''.

    Dated: August 7, 2008.
J.G. Lantz
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, Assistant Commandant 
for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship.
[FR Doc. E8-19179 Filed 8-19-08; 8:45 am]
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