Document ID: USCG-2016-0663-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Posted Date: 2016-08-25T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 58526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-20384]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0663]

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the 
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. The National Maritime 
Security Advisory Committee provides advice and makes recommendations 
on national maritime security matters to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security via the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
October 24, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee 
that identify which membership category the applicant is applying 
under, along with a resume detailing the applicant's experience via one 
of the following methods:
     By Email: ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil, Subject line: National 
Maritime Security Advisory Committee (preferred);
     By Fax: 202-372-8353, ATTN: Mr. Ryan Owens, National 
Maritime Security Advisory Committee, Alternate Designated Federal 
Officer; or
     By Mail: Mr. Ryan Owens, National Maritime Security 
Advisory Committee, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, CG-FAC, U.S. 
Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20593, Stop 7501, Washington, DC 20593-7501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Commandant (CG-FAC-1), 
the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593, Stop 7501, Washington, DC 20593-
7501, ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil, Phone: 202-372-1108, Fax: 202-372-8353.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee is an advisory committee established in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Title 5 U.S.C. 
Appendix). As specified in 46 U.S.C. 70112, the National Maritime 
Security Advisory Committee advises, consults with, and makes 
recommendations to the Secretary via the Commandant of the Coast Guard 
on matters relating to national maritime security.
    The full Committee normally meets at least two times each fiscal 
year. Working group meetings and teleconferences are held more 
frequently, as needed. The Committee may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes.
    Each member serves for a term of 3 years. Members may be considered 
to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. While attending meetings 
or when otherwise engaged in committee business, members may be 
reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses as permitted under 
applicable Federal travel regulations. However, members will not 
receive any salary or other compensation for their service on the 
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee.
    We will consider applications for positions listed in the 
categories below that will expire or become vacant on December 31, 
2016.
    Applicants with experience in the following sectors of the marine 
transportation industry with at least 5 years of practical experience 
in their field are encouraged to apply. We are looking for:
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the port authorities;
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the facilities owners or operators;
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the terminal owners or operators;
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the vessel owners or operators;
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the maritime labor organizations;
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the academic community;
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
State and local governments; and
     At least one individual who represents the interests of 
the maritime industry.
    Due to the nature of National Maritime Security Advisory Committee 
business, National Maritime Security Advisory Committee members are 
required to apply for, obtain, and maintain a government national 
security clearance at the Secret level. The Coast Guard will sponsor 
and assist candidates with this process.
    The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in 
selection of committee members on the basis of race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. 
The Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse 
candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the 
committee, send your complete application package to Mr. Ryan Owens, 
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Maritime Security 
Advisory Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the ADDRESSES 
section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice.

    Dated: August 21, 2016.
V.B. Gifford,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2016-20384 Filed 8-24-16; 8:45 am]
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