[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 138 (Tuesday, July 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35882-35883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17288]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2009-0661]


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.

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DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
November 30, 2009.

ADDRESSES: 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. You may request 
an application form by writing Mr. James Magill, Assistant Designated 
Federal Officer of NOSAC, Commandant (CG-5222), ATTN: Vessel and 
Facility Operations Standards, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, 
SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126; by calling 202-372-1414; or 
by faxing 202-372-1926. Send your completed application to the 
Assistant Designated Federal Officer at the street address above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Patrick W. Clark, Designated 
Federal Officer (DSO) of NOSAC, or James M. Magill, Assistant 
Designated Federal Officer, 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), (codified at 5 U.S.C.). It consists of 15 regular members who 
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 issues or topics as required.
    We will consider applications for five positions. These positions 
will begin in January 2010. Applications should reach the Coast Guard 
by November 30, 2009. 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 operations, (2) diving services 
associated with offshore activities, (3) general public, (4) pipelaying 
services, or (5) deepwater ports. 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 Coast Guard policy on gender and ethnic 
nondiscrimination, we encourage qualified men and women and members of 
all racial and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values 
diversity; all the different characteristics and attributes of persons 
that enhance the mission of the Coast Guard.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of NOSAC, send 
a completed application form to Mr. James Magill, Assistant Designated 
Federal Officer of NOSAC, Commandant (CG-5222), Attn: Vessel and 
Facility Operations Standards, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, 
SW., STOP 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126; by calling 202-372-1414; or 
by faxing 202-372-1926. Send the application form in time for it to be 
received by the Assistant DFO on or before November 30, 2009.
    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-2009-0661) in the Search 
box, and click ``Go''.

    Dated: July 14, 2009.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, Assistant 
Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship.
[FR Doc. E9-17288 Filed 7-20-09; 8:45 am]
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