Document ID: USCG-2014-0970-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Requests for Nominations: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2014-11-07T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 216 (Friday, November 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66387-66388]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26443]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0970]

National Maritime Security 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 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: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume in time to 
reach Mr.

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Ryan Owens, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer, no later than 
December 31, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Send your cover letter and resume indicating the membership 
category for which you are applying via one of the following methods:
     Email: ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil, Subject line: The National 
Maritime Security Advisory Committee;
     Fax: 202-372-8353, ATTN: Mr. Ryan Owens, National Maritime 
Security Maritime Advisory Committee, Alternate Designated Federal 
Officer; or
     Mail: Send your completed application packets to: Mr. Ryan 
Owens, National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer, CG-FAC, U.S. Coast Guard, 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), 
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 United States 
Code, Appendix. 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 per fiscal 
year. Working group meetings and teleconferences are held more 
frequently, as needed. The Committee may also meet for extraordinary 
purposes.
    We will consider applications for seven positions. Current members 
are eligible to serve an additional term of office but must re-apply in 
accordance with this notice.
    Applicants with experience in the following sectors of the marine 
transportation industry with at least five years' practical experience 
in their field are encouraged to apply:
     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 
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. Each member serves for a term 
of three years. 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.
    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.
    To visit our online docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, enter 
the docket number for this notice (USCG-2014-0970) in the Search box, 
and click ``Search.'' Please do not post your resume on this site. Note 
that during the vetting process, applicants may be asked to provide 
date of birth and social security number.

    Dated: November 3, 2014.
J. C. Burton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2014-26443 Filed 11-6-14; 8:45 am]
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