Document ID: USCG-2010-0316-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Applications: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2010-05-10T04:00Z

[Federal Register: May 10, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 89)]
[Notices]               
[Page 25872]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0316]

 
National Boating 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 Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). This Council advises 
the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other 
major boating safety matters.

DATES: Completed application forms should reach us on or before July 9, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Application forms are available:
    (1) For download on the Advisory Committee's Web site at http://
homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC. Look for the NBSAC Application under ``General 
Information; ''
    (2) By writing to Commandant (CG-5422)/NBSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 
2100 Second St. SW., STOP 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581; calling 202-
372-1061; or e-mailing jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil; and
    (3) In our online docket, USCG-2010-0316, at http://
www.regulations.gov.
    Send your completed application to Jeff Ludwig, the Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO), at the street address above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Ludwig, ADFO of National Boating 
Safety Advisory Committee; telephone 202-372-1061; fax 202-372-1908; or 
e-mail at jeffrey.a.ludwig @uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (``NBSAC'') is a 
Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). It was 
established under authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110 and advises the Coast 
Guard on boating safety regulations and other major boating safety 
matters. NBSAC has 21 members: Seven representatives of State officials 
responsible for State boating safety programs, seven representatives of 
recreational boat manufacturers and associated equipment manufacturers, 
and seven representatives of national recreational boating 
organizations and the general public. Members are appointed by the 
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
    The Council meets at least twice each year at a location selected 
by the Coast Guard. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. 
Subcommittees or working groups may also meet to consider specific 
problems.
    We will consider applications for seven positions that expire or 
become vacant on December 31, 2010:
     Two representatives of State officials responsible for 
State boating safety programs;
     Three representatives of recreational boat and associated 
equipment manufacturers; and
     Two representatives of the general public or national 
recreational boating organizations.
    Applicants are considered for membership on the basis of their 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in recreational boating 
safety. Applicants for the 2010 vacancies announced in the Federal 
Register on May 12, 2009, (74 FR 22174) will be considered for the 2011 
vacancies and do not need to submit another application. Applicants for 
years prior to 2010 should submit an updated application to ensure 
consideration for the vacancies announced in this notice.
    To be eligible, you should have experience in one of the categories 
listed above. Registered lobbyists are not eligible to serve on Federal 
advisory committees. Registered lobbyists are lobbyists required to 
comply with provisions contained in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 
(Pub. L. 110-81, as amended). Each member serves for a term of three 
years. Members may be considered to serve consecutive terms. All 
members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, or other 
compensation from the Federal Government. The exception to this policy 
is when attending NBSAC meetings, members are reimbursed for travel 
expenses and provided per diem in accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations.
    In support of the policy of the Coast Guard 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 selected as a member who represents the general public, 
you will be appointed and serve as a special Government employee (SGE) 
as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. As a 
candidate for appointment as a SGE, applicants are required to complete 
a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). A completed 
OGE Form 450 is not releasable 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). Only the Designated Agency Ethics Official or his 
or her designate may release a Confidential Financial Disclosure 
Report.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
Committee, send a completed application to Jeff Ludwig, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO) of NBSAC at Commandant (CG-5422)/
NBSAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second St., SW., STOP 7581, Washington, 
DC 20593-7581. Send the application in time for it to be received by 
the ADFO on or before July 9, 2010. Ensure the application is signed 
and include the short page which allows us to maintain political 
affiliation on file. In addition to your ``HOME ADDRESS,'' please 
include a valid e-mail address in that block. In the ``TELEPHONE'' 
block, please include a valid contact number as well as a valid FAX 
number if available. 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-
2010-0316) in the Search box, and click ``Go.''

    Dated: April 29, 2010.
K.S. Cook,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Prevention Policy.
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