Document ID: USCG-2016-0656-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Posted Date: 2016-07-21T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 140 (Thursday, July 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 47401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17239]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0656]

Great Lakes Pilotage 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 Great 
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee. The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory 
Committee provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of 
Homeland Security through the Coast Guard Commandant on matters 
relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including review of proposed Great 
Lakes pilotage regulations and policies.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
August 22, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in 
an appointment to the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee that also 
identifies 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: Michelle.R.Birchfield@uscg.mil.
     By Fax: (202) 372-8387, ATTN: Ms. Michelle Birchfield.
     By Mail: Commandant (CG-WWM-2), U.S. Coast Guard, 
Attention: Ms. Michelle Birchfield, Alternate Designated Federal 
Officer, Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther 
King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Birchfield, Great Lakes 
Pilotage Advisory Committee Alternate Designated Federal Officer, 2703 
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509; 
telephone 202-372-1537, fax 202-372-8387, or email at 
Michelle.R.Birchfield@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee 
is a federal advisory committee established in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix). 
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee operates under the 
authority of 46 U.S.C. 9307, and makes recommendations to the Secretary 
and the Coast Guard on matters relating to the Great Lakes.
    Meetings of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will be 
held with the approval of the Designated Federal Officer. The Committee 
is required to meet at least once per year. Additional meetings may be 
held at the request of a majority of the Committee or at the discretion 
of the Designated Federal Officer. Further information about the Great 
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee is available by going to the Web 
site: https://www.facadatabase.gov. Click on the search tab and type 
``Great Lakes'' into the search form. Then select ``Great Lakes 
Pilotage Advisory Committee'' from the list.
    Individuals shall serve terms of office of three years and may be 
reappointed to one additional term, serving not more than six 
consecutive years. All members serve at their own expense but may 
receive reimbursement for travel and per diem from the Federal 
Government.
    We will consider applicants for two positions that expire or become 
vacant on September 30, 2016.
     One member representing the interests of Great Lakes 
ports, and
     One member representing the interests of shippers whose 
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports.
    To be eligible, applicants shall have at least five years of 
practical experience in maritime operations.
    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 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 cover letter and resume to Ms. Michelle 
Birchfield, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Great Lakes 
Pilotage Advisory Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the 
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice. 
Email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: July 14, 2016.
J.G. Lantz,
U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2016-17239 Filed 7-20-16; 8:45 am]
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